The following questions will require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to complete the sentence.
Kevin McLeven was in a very serious car accident. After a week of surgeries and antibiotic treatment, it was determined that he would have to have a below-the-knee amputation, closed flap, through the tibia and fibula. This procedure would be coded to procedure code __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
84.15
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The DEA is changing Form 222 to add enhanced security features. The new form consists of how many pages (copies)?
a. A single page b. Two pages c. Three pages d. Five pages
To accurately post payments, the medical office specialist must be familiar with insurance carriers' and other payers':
financial health and industry rating. contracts, procedures, and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) formats. address, phone number, and e-mail address. managers, administrators, and local representatives.
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