Maximizing reimbursement is not permitted because it involves selecting and reporting as principal diagnosis the code that results in the highest level of reimbursement for the facility, whether that diagnosis meets the criteria for selection or not. One aspect of maximizing reimbursement involves __________
a. adhering to medical necessity requirements by limiting documentation requirements
b. optimizing third-party payment by assigning codes to diagnoses, procedures, or services
c. reporting codes for documented diagnoses, procedures, or services provided to patients
d. upcoding diagnoses, procedures, or services that are not supported by documentation
d
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a. adult MCI patients. c. pregnant MCI patients. b. geriatric MCI patients. d. pediatric MCI patients.
As soon as the baby is delivered from the vaginal canal, it is critical that the EMT immediately:
A) clamp and cut the umbilical cord. B) dry and warm the newborn. C) perform the APGAR assessment. D) obtain a pulse oximetry reading.
What is the single MOST important factor in determining the ultimate strength of concrete?
A. Aggregates B. Admixtures C. Reinforced concrete D. Water-to-cement ratio
When using a therapy regulator, what can be readily observed by the EMT?
A) Temperature of oxygen in the cylinder B) Liters of oxygen remaining in the oxygen cylinder C) Concentration of oxygen received by the patient D) Liter flow (flow rate) of oxygen leaving the cylinder