A coder acquires a working knowledge of coding systems, coding conventions and guidelines, government regulations, and third-party payer requirements to ensure that documented diagnoses, services, and procedures are coded accurately for __________, research, and statistical purposes
a. compliance
b. continuity of care
c. quality assurance
d. reimbursement
d
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A(n) ________ treats disorders of the eye, which includes the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems using both medical and surgical procedures.
A. neurologist B. nephrologist C. ophthalmologist D. orthopedist
Which of the following patients would a physician most likely treat as a matter of professional courtesy?
A. cancer patients B. elderly patients C. other health-care professionals D. any patient who cannot pay
The medial wall of the orbit is formed by the A) maxillary and zygomatic bones
B) ethmoid and lacrimal bones.
C) zygomatic and sphenoid bones.
D) frontal bone.
The emission and movement of electromagnetic or particulate energy through space is known as
A) ionization. B) radiation. C) radioactivity. D) the formation of ion pairs.