A coder's first step in the reimbursement process is:

A) registering the patient.
B) reading and understanding the physician's documentation.
C) filling out a claim form.
D) calling the insurance carrier.


B) reading and understanding the physician's documentation.

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A mechanically ventilated pediatric patient in the process of being weaned is switched to PC-IMV with PS. The respiratory therapist notes that every PS breath is being time cycled. The most likely cause of this is which of the following?

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