Open threat of bodily harm to another is the intentional tort of ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


assault

Assault is the open threat of bodily harm to another, or acting in such a way as to put another in the "reasonable apprehension of bodily harm."

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Under the DRG method of reimbursement, a psychiatric hospital is paid

a. a per-diem rate based on psychiatric DRGs b. a case-specific rate based on psychiatric DRGs c. a fixed amount per admission d. an amount determined by resources used in treating a patient

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Which of the following is NOT part of the process when coding complications of care?

A) Assign a code for the resulting condition in addition to coding the complication itself. B) It is not necessary to code the anatomic site, just the complication. C) Search the Index for the Main Term "complication." D) When the external cause is included in a combo code, do not assign an additional external cause code.

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PT, PTT test

What will be an ideal response?

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Identify the following formula:Total number of IP deaths (including NB) – deaths under 48 hours for a period / Total discharges (including NB) – deaths under 48 hours for a period 

A. Gross death rate B. Net death rate C. Inpatient death rate D. AC death rate

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