What is the downside to a retrospective review?
a. The patient has already had the procedure.
b. The physician has already been paid.
c. The patient and physician are not notified until after the procedure that the insurance will not cover said procedure.
d. The hospital uses the information to raise costs.
Answer: c
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A) Vasoconstriction caused by the parasympathetic nervous system B) Increased production of red blood cells and hemoglobin C) Vasoconstriction caused by the sympathetic nervous system D) Increased pulse pressure to promote better circulation of oxygen
When should a breast self-examination be performed?
a. During monthly menses b. Just before menses c. Seven days after menses d. Five days after menses
A _________________ (crunching) sound may occur when the articular disc becomes displaced.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the statements given in the following questions
Injection of anesthetic into spinal canal for analgesia