There are many forms of treatment. Treatment can come in the form of advice, recommendation for referrals, tests, pescriptions, returning visits and much more.

The doctor may say that there is nothing that can be done, well that too can be considered treatment.

An E/M requires a history, exam and medical decision making. That MDM is where I put treatment, whether it be physical treatment, mental treatment, or no treatment at all.

An example is when a patient is in an auto accident with no injuries and wants to be checked out. The doctor found nothing wrong. The doctor will tell the patient about those things to keep an eye out for such as any possible pain or symptoms associated with an auto accident. That, to me is treatment.