Which of the following BEST defines the CMS-1500?
A. Developed in 1996, a set of guidelines intended to reduce incorrect coding and improper overpayments or underpayments through the identification of codes that may or may not be utilized together or that are medically unlikely
B. The official standardized claim form that must be completed and utilized when submitting any Medicare or Medicaid claim
C. A unique number required by Medicare to identify each individual qualified healthcare provider and each individual healthcare organization; must be used when reporting any healthcare service that has been performed by the individual provider and/or healthcare organization
D. The federal law enforcement agency responsible for the identification and control of drug use, abuse, and smuggling in the United States
B
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A) IV sedation B) Needle thoracostomy C) Escharotomy D) Fasciotomy
All of the following are symptoms of hypertensive urgency EXCEPT:
A. dysarthria. B. headache. C. tinnitus. D. epistaxis.
Some vendors may use the bait and switch tactic, which means
A. the price of the desired item is lowered but "sold out" and a lower-quality substitute is sent. B. the price of the desired item is higher than the initial quote. C. the vendor tells the customer why the desired item is not the best buy. D. the price of the desired item is lowered but "sold out" and the customer is encouraged to buy a more expensive item.
Which of the following assets must be taken into account to determine Medicaid eligibility?
A. cash surrender value of life insurance B. money in bank accounts C. stocks and bonds D. all of these things must be considered