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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A) pulmonary edema. B) cirrhosis of the liver. C) type 2 diabetes. D) carbon monoxide poisoning.
With closed-angle glaucoma, unless the pressure in the eye is relieved quickly, blindness may occur within:
A) a few hours B) 24 hours C) 2 to 3 days D) 5 to 7 days
Explain why an insurance billing specialist must have a good working knowledge of medical terminology.
What will be an ideal response?
Before ulcer surgery, a patient is prescribed glycopyrrolate 200 mcg IM. On hand is glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg per mL. How many milliliters contain the correct dose?
A. 0.2 mL B. 0.5 mL C. 1 mL D. 1.5 mL