To code the diagnostic phrase "localized degenerative joint disease of the hand," the coder would first reference which term?
A) disease
B) degenerative
C) joint
D) hand
A
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Which of the following is a component of post-audit compliance education?
a. The findings of the audit b. The misidentified systemic problems c. A sampling of RACs d. Fraud and abuse samples of the Medicare and Medicaid program
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How is reimbursement calculated for workers' compensation claims?
What will be an ideal response?
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Mitral regurgitation with stenosis of the tricuspid valve:
A) I08.8. B) I08.1. C) I08.9. D) I08.0.
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Which of the following is NOT true about lobar pneumonia?
A) It primarily affects one lobe of the lung. B) It is caused by bacteria. C) It is caused by a virus. D) None of the choices.
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