Before the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1989, Medicare payments to providers were based on:
A) the resources used to perform the procedure or services.
B) a Medicare-developed reasonable fee schedule.
C) physicians' charge-based fees.
D) a capitation arrangement.
B) a Medicare-developed reasonable fee schedule.
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A. comorbidity B. POA indicator C. principal diagnosis D. secondary diagnosis
Both the mandibular lateral and central incisors are bilaterally symmetric.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The accessory organ that produces digestive enzymes that help in the digestion of proteins and fats is called the:
A. gallbladder. B. liver. C. appendix. D. pancreas.
When transferring bulky instruments such as rubber dam forceps or surgical forceps, the best transfer method is the
single-handed transfer. modified pen grasp. two-handed transfer. hidden syringe transfer.