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In the CPT manual, Appendix C lists clinical examples of:

Surgical procedures
Radiological procedures
Dermatology procedures
Evaluation and management procedures

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Answer: D - In the CPT manual, Appendix C lists clinical examples of evaluation and management procedures. In Appendix C, you will find multiple examples of each level of evaluation and management procedures. Reviewing these examples will not only help you determine which specific levels of codes should be used in each coding situation, it will also help you make sure the right code is assigned.

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