Under the 1996 HIPAA laws, preexisting conditions were disallowed for:
a. allergies.
b. pregnancy.
c. cancer.
d. recent surgery.
Answer: b
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A chronological list of codes divided into chapters based on body system or condition is known as the ____ list.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Code 55250–50 is reported for a bilateral vasectomy. 2. The patient reports that her breasts are too large and as a result, she experiences severe back and shoulder pain. The physician performs a reduction mammoplasty and the correct code assignment is 19318–50. 3. Incision and drainage of carbuncle on left hip is performed and the correct code assignment is 10060–LT. 4. The surgeon performed a screening colonoscopy and reached the cecum, but due to a poor prep, the procedure was discontinued and rescheduled. Modifier 53 would be appended to the colonoscopy code for the physician’s service.
To convert Fahrenheit (F) to Celsius (C), add 32 and then multiply by 9/5.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient requests an accounting of disclosures made by the health care provider. The health care provider has ____________________ days to act upon the request.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).