For all procedures in the surgical section, codes are listed by body system (i.e., integumentary, digestive, etc.); then in body part order from the feet upward

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: F

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All of the following define a cleft palate EXCEPT

a. A birth defect in which the two sides of the face fail to unite properly in the early stage of prenatal development. b. A cleft lip may occur only bilaterally. c. An incomplete cleft lip occurs when a bridge of skin connects the cleft and noncleft sides. d. Deformity of the nose usually accompanies a cleft lip in the form of distortion and displacement of the lower lateral nasal cartilage.

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What has the Institute of Medicine (IOM) identified as a common source of medication errors?

A) Insufficient physician training B) Insufficient pharmacy technician training C) Illegible handwriting D) E-prescribring

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Which of the following statements is FALSE??

A) Documentation of telephone calls is an important element in good risk management for ambulatory care. B) ?A hospital compliance officer may be concerned with avoiding fraudulent coding and billing as well as with monitoring compliance with federal regulations such as HIPAA. C) Because of their knowledge of coding, health information managers can help review, revise, and maintain the hospital's chargemaster. D) ?Hospitals receive Medicare reimbursement for ambulatory care through an outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) based on DRGs.

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Codes of ethics are binding agreements that are written specifically for each professional area.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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