Related to billing, HIPAA has provision to prevent:
a. insurance competition.
b. late fees.
c. claims going to collection agencies.
d. insurance fraud.
Answer: d
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A) injuries. B) poisonings and adverse reactions. C) accidents. D) diseases.
The process of scheduling medical office appointments begins with a(n):
A) appointment matrix. B) triage notebook. C) new-patient checklist. D) office brochure.
An intramuscular injection is given at a:
A) 45° angle. B) 90° angle. C) 15° angle. D) 100° angle.
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142/76, and SpO2 92%. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene and are maintaining in-line manual stabilization of the cervical spine. What instruction would indicate the next step needed in this patient's care? A) "Let's pack his right ear with gauze to stop the loss of fluid." B) "Place manual, direct pressure over the injury to control bleeding." C) "I need someone to check the clear fluid for glucose." D) "Will someone administer supplemental oxygen to the patient?