Create an example of an audit procedure for outpatient coding.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary but may include checking code accuracy, checking code consistency among coding staff, and monitoring claims returned for coding errors.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A peer review is completed by an expert witness only
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The respiratory therapist is called to ICU to evaluate a patient on continuous flow CPAP (8 cm H2O, FIO2 0.30) who is showing signs of respiratory distress. The patient's SpO2 has changed from 94% to 90%. The therapist observes that the CPAP pressure manometer displays negative pressure during inspiration. The therapist should
A. place the patient back on the ventilator at the previous settings. B. increase inspiratory flow to the CPAP system. C. assess the patient for excess secretions. D. increase the CPAP to 10 cm H2O.
ICD-9-CM codes for accident-related encounters/admissions range from 800.00 to 899.00.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)