Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The global period is the period of time that is covered for follow-up care after a surgical procedure.
2. The global period is the same for most surgeries.
3. Coding for injections and infusions requires only one code.
4. The second step in the process of locating the correct CPT codes is finding the services listed in the patient's record.
5. When filing a claim, the medical assistant must make sure the documentation in the patient's medical record supports the reported services.
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
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