Explain what happens (increase, decrease, no affect) to the following analytes in an improperly stored specimen and WHY
What will be an ideal response?
a. Glucose is decreased due to glycolysis by bacteria.
b. Ketones are decreased due to volatilization and bacterial metabolism.
c. Bilirubin is decreased by photo oxidation to biliverdin by exposure to light.
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The UB-04 hospital claims submission form includes the data elements required by the ______________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The range of codes that reports pathology and laboratory services is ____.?
A)?B codes B)?K codes C)?P codes D)?R codes
If your office submits paper claims, you should create and maintain a claims ________ to track the progress of submitted claims.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The cost of malpractice liability insurance is based upon which of the following?
A. The age of the physician and where the practice is located. B. Number of employees and number of incidences that will be covered. C. Physician credentials and ability to pay the policy. D. Physician specialty and dollar amount covered by the policy. E. Government agencies regulating the purchase of liability insurance by all physicians.