Which of the following statements is a reason why an insurance carrier might deny a claim?

A. A procedure code may not be covered by a patient's plan.
B. A procedure may be coded incorrectly.
C. A diagnosis may be coded incorrectly.
D. All of these are correct.


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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