Explain the purpose of Item Number 10a-10C on the CMS-1500.
A. to determine the need for additional services
B. to determine liability for the condition
C. to determine the patient's availability for appointments
D. this field is not required
Answer: B
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A) What worked best for moving the patient the last time he was transported by ambulance? B) How do you normally move the patient? C) Can you carry the patient to the ambulance since you know the best way to move the patient? D) Both A and B are correct.
Persons in hospice care are not encouraged to be as independent as possible for as long as possible.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The DEA is part of the U.S. Department of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Tom presents today with a sore on his leg that won't heal. Dr. Jefferson notes a fever of 101. After a thorough examination and the appropriate tests, Tom is diagnosed with cyclic neutropenia. The coder should assign code(s):
A. D70.4, R50.81 B. D70.4 C. D70.1, T45.1X5A D. R50.81