The fee that other providers, in the same geographic area, with similar training, charge for the same service is called the ____________________ fee.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
customary
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The most common form of consequence-oriented reasoning is known as ____________________
a. divine command ethics b. deontological theory c. utilitarianism d. virtue ethics
Twenty-three-year-old Susie Sommbers is seen today for examination after an alleged rape. A rape kit was ordered and the police were called. The rape kit came back negative. What code is assigned for the visit?
A. Z04.42 B. Z04.6 C. Z04.4 D. Z04.41