An established patient had an office visit, and the physician reports that 15 minutes were

An established patient had an office visit, and the physician reports that 15 minutes were spent reviewing the patient's record and documenting a medically appropriate history and examination; 30 minutes counseling and educating the patient; and 5 minutes documenting in the patient's record. What would be the appropriate E/M code to report?

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