Intentional coding errors can lead to charges of insurance ____________________, while unintentional coding errors can lead to charges of insurance ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
fraud; abuse
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An IQ of 65 would classify a person as having:
A. moderate mental retardation. B. severe mental retardation. C. mild mental retardation. D. profound mental retardation.
Which institutional occupancy is classified as that in which people with physical limitations due to health or age are cared for or provided medical treatment?
A. NFPA® 1 occupancy B. NFPA® 101® occupancy C. ICC® Group I Institutional D. Canadian Code Group B Care
A patient with terminal lung cancer has called EMS for shortness of breath. At the request of your paramedic partner, you are obtaining the patient's blood pressure. While inflating and then deflating the blood pressure cuff, the patient angrily shouts, "That thing is too tight! What are you trying to do–send me to the funeral home early?" Your best reply would be:
A) "I have to get your blood pressure. The paramedic needs it." B) "Why are you so mad at me? I am just trying to help you." C) "I know that this is tight and uncomfortable, but I am almost done now." D) "Do not yell at me. There is no need for yelling and I do not appreciate it."
If an EOB contains more than one service payment, the medical biller must:
a. deposit to a general account. b. determine which service dates are included in the payment. c. return the EOB and ask for services to be separated. d. apply the correct amounts to the service dates included in the payment.