ICD-9 codes in form locator 21 should be listed in order of precedence with number 1 being the primary diagnosis

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


True

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If a claim is submitted with a diagnosis designated for workers' compensation, what is Medicare likely to do?

a. Approve the claim as Medicare covers such injuries b. Deny the claim but send it forward to workers' compensation c. Deny the claim because the diagnosis implies the injury occurred at work d. Pay the claim without question

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Which federal agency requires antidrug programs for the aviation, highway, railroad, mass transit, hazardous materials transport, and maritime industries?

A) The Joint Commission B) Department of Homeland Security C) DOT D) NCI

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When assessing the chest and abdomen of a patient, which of the following assessment techniques should be used?

a. Endoscopy b. Manipulation c. Palpation d. Radiographic

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Which of the following statements regarding x-ray equipment is false?

A) A short (8 inch [20.5 cm]) PID delivers less radiation to the patient. B) Total filtration is the sum of inherent and added filtration. C) A filter placed in the path of the x-ray beam reduces patient radiation exposure. D) An external collimator can be attached to the PID to achieve rectangular collimation.

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