Having a medical practice compliance plan in place ________.

A. eliminates the risk of an audit
B. simplifies the tasks of the medical assistant
C. ensures adherence to state regulations
D. shows a "good-faith" effort to be compliant with coding regulations
E. replaces the insurance company's compliance checks


Answer: D

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