Which of the following laws may be violated when an employer discriminates against a potential employee because of a medical reason that does NOT prevent the individual from properly performing the duties of the job?
OSHA
Prescription Drug Equity Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
OBRA-90
Americans with Disabilities Act
Rationale: The Americans with Disabilities Act may be violated if the employer discriminates against a potential employee because of a medical reason that does not prevent the individual from properly performing the duties of the job. The ADA also prohibits discrimination against disabled people concerning transportation, public accommodation, communications, and governmental activities.
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A) Using jargon the payer does not understand B) Not including the correct dates of service on the billing form C) Not writing progress notes in proper SOAP format D) Documenting progress that is not supported by the evidence
Which of the following injuries is considered an indirect brain injury?
A) Depressed skull fracture with cerebral penetration by bone fragments B) Concussion C) Gunshot wound to the head D) Cerebral laceration
Triage is an inexact process.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
CMS updates the ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes each quarter of the year
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false