Using the RBRVS system, how does the geographic practice cost index (GPCI) affect provider payments?

What will be an ideal response?


Twenty-five percent of the physician's work value is adjusted to reflect the differences in practice cost related to the practice's geographical location. Seventy-five percent of the work value is the same across all locations.

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A) digoxin B) insulin C) glucose D) heparin

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Determine the correct dilution or solution calculation using the given percentages and amounts. Terconazole nitrate 8% cream 50 grams is diluted to 140 grams with a cream base. What is the new percent strength?

What will be an ideal response?

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The production of adhesions between the parietal and visceral pleura

a. pneumothorax b. Pleur-evac system c. pleurodesis d. percutaneous

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Nasal endoscopy reveals cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus. This is reported with _____.

A. J33.9 B. J34.1 C. J34.89 D. J34.9

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