The selection of accurate codes has an impact on determining the medical necessity of cases.

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


True

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________________________, a degeneration of the vertebral body, is common in the elderly

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Codes that cannot be used alone and are appended to the main procedure code to describe procedures that are performed in addition to the primary procedure are __________ codes

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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What organizations offer proficiency testing programs?

1. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) 2. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) 3. The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) 4. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) 5. The American Thoracic Society (ATS) a. 4 and 5 c. 1, 2, and 3 b. 3 and 5 d. 1, 4, and 5

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Surgery centers are usually owned by insurance companies

A) True B) False

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