What is the term for sending the physician a message that asks for the reason the service was provided and requests the physician to amend the documentation to reflect the diagnosis?
A. Memo
B. Inquiry
C. query
D. Instant message
Ans: C. query
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) tell the son the you know he is trying to dump his father so he can leave on vacation. B) ask the son about the bruises on grandpa and how they got there. C) package the patient for transport to the hospital and notify the staff of your suspicions. D) treat the patient's bedsores and turn him so they won't get any worse.