When assigning an ICD-9-CM code, it is acceptable to code from the Alphabetic index.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

No: codes can be incomplete, coding conventions can be missed..

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Which two of the following factors proportionately affect the kinetic energy of a bullet fired from a gun?

A) Friction and distance B) Mass and friction C) Velocity and mass D) Friction and velocity

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To avoid denials, always make sure that the ________ codes used are the most recent, up-to-date codes.

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

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Photopigments cause chemical changes when light hits them

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____ bias occurs when certain groups are more likely to be diagnosed with a disease than other groups in the same target population.

A. Information Bias B. Recall C. Response Fatigue D. Ascertainment

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