Which is NOT a step to follow when coding from a chart note?
a. Determine if the patient has stated reason for the encounter and the physician's assessment are consistent.
b. Assign codes for any scheduled treatments
c. Identify any pertinent signs and symptoms
d. Review the physical exam findings and identify risk actors that may contribute to the selection of the diagnosis
Answer: b
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A) Your scene time was 15 minutes. B) You arrived on the scene at 5:23 P.M. C) The call took place in the morning. D) The time spent at the hospital was 16 minutes and 22 seconds.
The presence of a skull fracture indicates:
A) that rapid transport is necessary. B) a significant mechanism of injury. C) need for specialized care. D) all of the above
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What will be an ideal response?
Incentive payments for Medicare and Medicaid are eligible to all of the following, EXCEPT
A. eligible professionals. B. eligible hospitals. C. critical access hospitals. D. medical and group practices.