Coders are prohibited from performing assumption coding, which is the assignment of codes based on assuming, from a review of clinical evidence in the patient's record, that the patient has certain diagnoses or received certain procedures/services even though the __________
a. responsible physician was contacted to confirm diagnoses, procedures, and services
b. physician query process was not implemented by the health care facility or physician
c. provider did not specifically document those diagnoses or procedures and services
d. risk for health care fraud and abuse is assumed by the health care facility or physician
c
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A) HIPAA B) the CDC C) OSHA D) the FDA
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
__________ is an independent-study degree program and an excellent source for higher education in fire and emergency services
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
elderly, frail patients and patients in poor health are more likely than others to suffer from problematic injuries. ____ can increase the access to specialists.
a) telepsychiatry b) teleneurology c) telewould care d) none of the above