When should a coder query the physician?
A. When the chart has been updated
B. When there is unclear or missing information necessary to code an encounter
C. When the supporting documentation is in the progress note
D. When the chart is missing
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is TRUE of leukotrienes?
A) They are released by B lymphocytes. B) They inhibit vascular permeability. C) They promote faster effects than histamines. D) They are known as SRS-As.
On form locator 10 of the UB-04 form, the patient birth date is:
optional. required. not applicable. not required.
A large U-shaped bone in the lower jaw, which contains 16 sockets that hold the lower teeth
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following does not demonstrate the use of a "blanket rule" for positioning and centering?
A. Applying a 5°-7° caudal angle for the lateral L5-S1 spot on all female patients B. Applying a 3°-5° cephalad angle on a patient with thick thighs and buttocks instead of keeping the CR perpendicular to the IR for an AP knee projection C. For a PA chest projection, placing the IR crosswise for all male patients and lengthwise for all female patients D. Applying a 10° posterior angle for all AP foot projections to open the MTP joints