What are the four levels of the 1995 examination?

The four levels of the 1995 examination are indeed categorized as Problem Focused, Expanded Problem Focused, Detailed, and Comprehensive. This classification is crucial for properly documenting and coding patient examinations in a way that reflects the complexity of the services provided.

The Problem Focused level represents the most basic type of examination, involving a narrowed focus on specific issues related to the patient's current complaint. The Expanded Problem Focused examination builds on that by including additional elements related to the patient's history and other issues, allowing for a more thorough review without delving too deeply into the patient’s overall health.

The Detailed examination takes this further, requiring a more extensive assessment that includes multiple systems or a thorough review of the patient's past and current medical history. Lastly, the Comprehensive examination is the most in-depth level, requiring an extensive assessment of multiple body systems, providing a complete overview of the patient's health and relevant issues.

Each level of examination determines how services will be billed and ensures that healthcare providers are appropriately compensated for the complexity of care they provide to patients, following the guidelines established for medical coding. The other options do not accurately reflect the classification system outlined by the 1995 documentation guidelines.