The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act of 1986 requires professional ________ review in an effort to improve medical care.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
peer
The HCQIA requires professional peer review in certain cases, limits damages to professional reviewers, and protects from liability for those who provide information to professional review bodies.
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A "blink moment" in palpation occurs when
a. you blink and momentarily lose your focus. b. your focus is distracted by your client's blinking. c. a strong first impression about what you are palpating pops into your mind. d. you focus on what you are feeling until your mind forms an image of it.
A procedure performed in addition to the primary procedure is known as a(n) ________ procedure.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The first cervical vertebra is called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
John, a 3-year-old male, is being seen today to follow up on previous OT and PT evaluations. His parents have noticed that he appears to have coordination problems. The OT and PT evaluations are unremarkable. Dr. Smith feels that John has developmental coordination disorder. This case would be reported with code _____.
A. F80.9 B. F81.89 C. F82 D. F84.9