A surgeon performed a procedure that is unfamiliar to the coder and the coder is having trouble locating an appropriate CPT code. What should the coder’s next action be?
a. Assign an “unlisted procedure” code
b. Call the insurance company
c. Research the description about the procedure
d. Call the surgeon’s office
c. Research the description about the procedure
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A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of neck pain. Which of the following pieces of information should cause the AEMT to have a high index of suspicion that the patient may have suffered more significant injuries beyond the complaint of neck pain?
A) No airbags in the car B) History of heart problems C) Complaint of head and neck pain D) Death of the car's driver
Federal legislation that specifically addresses the release of protected health information is called _____
A) COBRA B) EMTALA C) HIPAA D) HITECH
IV medications are mixed and dissolved in a solution and given by IV ________, or slow drip, into a vein.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Accurate documentation contributes to improved:
A. Patient compliance B. Patient satisfaction C. Patient care D. Patient payment