Explain the relationship between clinical documentation and revenue
Coders can code only what is documented in the patient's health record. Poor clinical documentation by the physician hinders correct code assignment by the coders. Codes equate to reimbursement for services rendered to the patient. If the clinical documentation is not adequate, the coding may not be accurate, which results in lower revenue for the health care entity or physician.
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A personal health record (PHR) is updated and maintained by the patient or the person responsible for the patient.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
You are standing by at the scene of a hostage situation when the incident commander advises you that one of his personnel has been shot. The patient is lying supine in an open area and is not moving. As the SWAT team escorts you to the patient, you should:
A. limit your primary assessment to airway and breathing only. B. treat only critical injuries before moving him to a safe place. C. grab him by the clothes and immediately move him to safety. D. perform a rapid assessment and move him to a place of safety.
Which of the following is NOT a strategy used by insurance companies to attempt to shift the cost of care to patients and protect against moral hazard?
A. Copayments and coinsurance B. Deductibles, or a dollar amount paid by the insured before insurance begins to pay for the services C. Premiums D. Exclusions for such services as cosmetic surgery other than to repair damage from an illness or an accident
Which of these statements is false?
A) A radiographer is not likely to find oneself performing examinations on patients of a variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. B) Educating patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds requires an awareness of possible cross-cultural barriers. C) Cross-cultural barriers include language, beliefs, traditions, and familial influences. D) A radiographer should strive to develop good communication with patients from diverse cultures.