Because of the numerous types of dementia, it is imperative that the medical documentation is completely reviewed by the coder, and that both the __________ and __________ of the ICD-9-CM are referenced
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities use __________ software for computerized data entry to create a file in a standard format that can be electronically transmitted to a national database
Patient sustained first and second degree burns to her left forearm. She was in her kitchen in her apartment making pasta. She burned herself with the boiling pasta water
A 38-year-old man presents his regular clinic for a same day appointment to address his severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headache. His regular physician is not available and the new physician sees the patient. The physician documents a detailed history, expanded problem focused physical examination, and a moderate medical decision making. What is the MOST appropriate overall level for the E/M
Patient is a nine-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Evans syndrome two years ago. She has been in remission with a regimen of IV immunoglobin, but now presents with fatigue, weakness, and SOB. She has also been bruising very easily —more so than usual. Blood work shows low platelets and a decrease in RBCs. Evans syndrome is notorious for cycles of exacerbation and remission. I fear she is
Applicants who are successful in passing the Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) examination, but have not met the required coding work experience, will be awarded: