How do CMS government regulations impact the consulting profession?


The Recovery Audit Contract (RAC) program can cause health care organizations to look to HIM professionals for expertise, in addition to meeting the compliance requirements of CMS.

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The brain contains almost 98 percent of the neural tissue in the body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every ____. 

A. 6 months B. year C. 2 years D. 5 years E. 10 years

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Which of the following is NOT the purpose of inventory management?

It minimizes capital charges on average functions It minimizes time spend on purchasing functions It reduces carrying costs (financial investments) in drug products It increases purchasing dollars spent by selecting products based on organization formulary requirements

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A patient is to have a diagnostic arthroscopy of the left knee. The physician inserted the arthroscope and the patient went into respiratory distress. The arthroscope was withdrawn and the procedure was terminated. What is a correct modifier?

A. -51 Multiple procedures B. -53 Discontinued procedure C. -76 Repeat procedure D. -26 Professional component

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