Why is it important for the purposes of inpatient billing to properly code the primary and secondary diagnoses for a patient?
A) These codes protect the facility from liability in the event of misdiagnosis.
B) These codes are an internationally recognized system of codifying patient conditions.
C) These codes can be used in statistical studies of causes of death, disease, and injury.
D) These codes determine the Medical Severity Diagnostic Related Group.
D
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A. attitude B. station C. presentation D. lie
A court order to appear, testify, and bring specified documents or items is a
A. respondeat superior. B. subpoena. C. subpoena duces tecum. D. none of these answers are correct.
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What will be an ideal response?