Even in industrialized countries, where the prevalence of caries is low, what disease is prevalent in inner cities and among ethnic minorities?

A) Oral anomalies
B) Bruxism
C) Dental caries
D) Oral cancer
E) None of the above


C

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

1. When two or more codes can be combined and billed as a single code, they are referred to as mutually exclusive. 2. An advisory opinion from the CMS or OIG is considered legal advice on any question regarding healthcare business. 3. Medicare requires that all physician offices have a seven-part compliance plan in place. 4. A compliance program in a physician's office should include a process for conducting internal monitoring and auditing of claims.

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All of the following statements are true of unit numbering EXCEPT:

A) there is one medical record number assigned. B) the Joint Commission recommends that unit numbering be used. C) there is one single medical record. D) most ambulatory care and inpatient facilities use unit numbering. E) All of the above statements are true.

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The patient recently went through a divorce and is now diagnosed with reactive depression psychosis. How should this be coded?

A) F32.5 B) F32.9 C) F32.8 D) F32.3

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An imaging technique that measures the absorption of radio waves by hydrogen atoms in a magnetic field is called:

A. computerized tomography (CT). B. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). C. positron emission tomography (PET). D. none of the above

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