The rule to round up is if the last digit is six or greater, you should round up
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Which of the following aspects of templates legally protects the physician and the practice?
A. Reduction of the frequency of typographical errors B. Uniform documentation that is accurate and consistent C. Reduces fraud and abuse of time billed D. None of these
Once hired, the medical assistant must follow instructions given by the physician or office manager
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Laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs, and ultrasound imaging are examples of _____________ outpatient procedures
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In some cases, at the time of discharge, providers are not able to distinguish a definitive diagnosis and may record a symptom followed by contrasting/comparative diagnoses. How should the coder sequence the codes?
A) The contrasting/comparative diagnoses should be sequenced first, and the symptom should not be coded. B) The contrasting/comparative diagnoses should be sequenced first, and the symptom should be coded as a secondary diagnosis. C) The symptom should be coded as the principal diagnosis, and the contrasting/comparative diagnoses should not be coded. D) The symptom should be coded as the principal diagnosis, and the contrasting/comparative diagnoses should be coded as additional diagnoses.