Which of the following BEST defines a presenting problem of moderate severity?
A. A problem that has a specific course and is not chronic in nature, and is not likely to permanently impact the patient's long term health, and poses little risk of mortality without treatment
B. A problem that, if untreated, may lead to increased morbidity and may even significantly impact the patient's health or ability to function
C. A problem that, if untreated, has a high risk of significant morbidity or mortality or an extreme, negative impact on the patient's health or ability to function
D. A problem that may not require the presence of a physician, but is provided under the supervision of a physician
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
One of the reasons ePrescribing is being used by a greater number of physicians' practices is that it
A. is increasingly a requirement of pharmacies. B. is a requirement of the HITECH Meaningful Use regulations. C. is required by most commercial insurance companies. D. is required under HIPAA.
Coders must reference the ___________ and the Tabular List
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word