Why is it so important for diagnostic codes to be accurate?

What will be an ideal response?


Diagnostic codes must be accurate because they inform insurance companies of the severity of the patient's condition and the need for the services, procedures, or tests.

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A patient with a past history of quadriplegia from a 4-wheeler accident would most likely be unable to:

A) speak. B) hold utensils. C) see peripherally. D) turn his head.

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The use of the CMS-1500 claim form is:

mandatory for all physician office claims. mandatory for all Medicare claims but optional for private insurance carriers. optional for all Medicare claims but mandatory for private insurance carriers. optional for all physician office claims.

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Bilberry is used only for a short period of time to treat:

A) mild sedation B) itching C) diarrhea D) headaches

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The ____ factor is a ratio of the projected load (i.e., rescuers, equipment, and patient) on the system, including ropes and hardware.

A. slope B. system safety C. staging D. landing

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