The number of days a patient is authorized to stay in a hospital for a given condition is determined by the:
A. attending physician.
B. CEO.
C. business office.
D. patient's insurance carrier.
Answer: D
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Which of the following selections from the above documentation best reflects the physical examination?
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Which doctrine says a lawsuit cannot move forward if a certain period of time has elapsed?
A. res judicata B. release of tortfeasor C. Good Samaritan statutes D. statute of limitations E. res ipsa loquitur
Curvatures of the arches account for strength and efficiency in mastication and assist in the _________________of the teeth.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Codes for symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions from ICD-10-CM Chapter 18 are not to be reported as the principal diagnosis __________
a. for inpatients who have comorbidities and complications b. if the attending physician documents a qualified diagnosis c. upon admission of the patient to the acute care hospital d. when a related definitive diagnosis has been established