Explain the general concept of APCs.
What will be an ideal response?
APCs (ambulatory payment classifications) fall under OPPS for outpatient/ambulatory and ambulatory surgery centers. OPPS payment rates are based on APCs, which group diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are similar in nature and that consume similar resources. Several CPT codes are related to each APC.
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a. pulp exposure b. near exposure c. ideal d. beyond ideal
Healtheway depends on the success of which entities in order to operationally support the Health Exchange and to lead in the development of a nationwide exchange of health information?
A. World Health Organization B. CMS C. Regional and state-level exchanges D. Public health departments
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A) positive B) negative C) no effect D)balancing
Solve the equations and write the answers as fractions or mixed numbers. 18 รท 4 =
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).