The steps that result in an insurance carrier's decision to either pay or deny a claim are known as:

A) allocation.
B) adjudication.
C) determination.
D) justification.


B) adjudication.

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Reporting incorrect diagnosis codes can result in all of the following EXCEPT

a. improper reimbursement. b. inaccurate patient medical history. c. fraud. d. errors in the ICD-10-CM.

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Compared to the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffering system in extracellular fluid, how effective is the phosphate buffering system?

A. about twice as effective B. about 6 times more effective C. about one-sixth as effective D. about half as effective

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What is a natural science?

a. A subject concerned with studying natural phenomena b. Science that comes naturally to the human race c. The study of man-made phenomena d. The study of mathematical equations

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If a patient presents with a minimal problem and the physician performs a limited exam of the affected body area only, the exam would be reported as problem focused

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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