If documentation in the patient chart supports a lower level of service than that coded, the error would be called:
A) upcoding.
B) downcoding.
C) bundling.
D) unbundling.
A) upcoding.
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A) startle reflex. B) Moro reflex. C) rooting reflex. D) scaffolding reflex.
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs?
a. The left atrium b. The left ventricle c. The right ventricle d. The right atrium
Which of the following types of medication errors occurs when a prescriber is NOT licensed in the state where a prescription is written?
Unauthorized drug error Prescribing error Monitoring drug error Compliance drug error
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).