Coding of procedures and diagnoses must be supported by the ________ in the patient record
a. insurance
b. documentation
c. codes
d. references
b
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larger level II regional trauma center 40 miles away. The closest BLS transporting unit is 18 miles away. Which of the following is the best transport decision? A) Transport both patients in one unit to the community hospital. B) Transport the first patient to the community hospital while one EMT and one first responder remain with the patient, then immediately return to the scene for the second patient. C) Transport both patients in one unit to the regional trauma center. D) Transport the first patient to the community hospital while one EMT and one first responder wait on the scene for the BLS transport unit.
Identify the factor that does not determine a patient's copayment.
A. the type of service B. the length of time the patient has been seeing the practice C. whether the provider is in the patient's network D. none of these
Which of the following is an accurate statement about open-book accounts?
A. They are regulated by the Truth in Lending Act. B. They are accounts with only one charge. C. The patient and physician sign an agreement as to how the patient will pay the bill. D. The last date of payment or charge for each illness is used as the starting date for determining the time limit on that specific debt.
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