When outpatient preadmission services are provided by a hospital on the day of or during the three days prior to a patient's inpatient admission and the inpatient principal diagnosis code exactly matches that for preadmission services, the IPPS __________ rule applies
a. 3-day payment window
b. intensity of resources
c. severity of illness
d. transfer
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When handling calls, remember to always follow your office's _____ manual
a. protocol b. telephone c. assessment d. procedure
The recommended vertical angulation for exposing a maxillary canine periapical radiograph
using the bisecting technique is: a. +20 degrees b. +30 degrees c. +40 degrees d. +45 degrees
Which of the following is the MOST significant consequence of inappropriate documentation?
A. Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate B. Litigation due to negligence or slanderous comments C. Revocation of your EMS certification or license D. Punitive action by your supervisor or medical director