Before submitting claims that contain HIV, AIDS, and alcohol or drug abuse information, the insurance billing specialist must be certain to do what?
A. obtain verbal authorization from the patient to release this information
B. use unspecified diagnostic and procedure codes to preserve the patient's privacy
C. obtain written authorization from the patient to release this information
D. contact the patient's insurance company to verify that the services performed for these conditions will be covered
Answer: C
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A. Emergency Procedures. B. Disaster Procedures. C. Emergency Closure Policy. D. Hazard Communication Procedure.
You observe a patient's breathing pattern as very irregular and interspersed with long periods of apnea. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?
a. Central nervous system disorder b. Congestive heart failure c. Metabolic acidosis d. Increased intracranial pressure
To ____________________ means to make an accounting of an account
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Inferior vena cava syndrome:
A) I87.9. B) I87.8. C) I87.1. D) None of the above.