What type of coding uses a procedure code that provides a higher reimbursement rate than the correct code?
A. upcoding
B. truncated coding
C. downcoding
D. assumption coding
Answer: A
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The objective narrative portion of documentation contains information on the:
A) history of the present illness. B) current health status. C) chief complaint. D) physical exam.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
At the minimum, by law, the following items should appear on a radiograph mount:
patient's name, birthday, and tooth in question. patient's name, address, and chart number. patient's name, tooth pictured in radiograph, and date. patient's name, date, and dentist's name.