Describe the circumstances under which TRICARE Standard would pay for cosmetic, plastic, or reconstructive surgery.

What will be an ideal response?


If the purpose of the procedure is:
-To restore function
-To correct a serious birth defect
-To restore body form or structure after an accidental injury
-To improve appearance after severe disfigurement or extensive scarring from surgery or cancer
-For breast reconstruction following a mastectomy

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Most codes and standards are revised every:

A. 6 months. B. 1 to 2 years. C. 3 to 5 years. D. 5 to 7 years.

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What act of employee conduct would prompt immediate termination?

A) Poor job performance B) Stealing illegal substances from the medication cabinet C) Excessive tardiness D) Gossiping

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Which of the following statements is true of alternative therapies?

A. They originated in India. B. They emphasize holistic care, including one’s mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. C. They are not approved by Western health care facilities. D. They are not concerned with spiritual health.

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