The plus symbol identifies __________ for procedures that are commonly, but not always, performed at the same time and by the same surgeon as the primary procedure

a. add-on codes
b. indented codes
c. modifiers
d. parenthetical notes


a

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Which are reasons for putting your practicum site first? Select all that apply

A) Participating in a practicum is a privilege. B) You are a guest in the facility. C) The site supervisor can terminate your experience with good reasons. D) You are being paid to do a good job. E) Your performance could impact the site's reputation. F) All of the above. G) None of the above.

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________ is the inflammation of the small, fluid-filled pouches between bones and ligaments or between bones and muscles

A) Tendonitis B) Bursitis C) Myalgia D) Arthritis

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A prepayment audit would verify:

A) the date of service and the patient's insurance identification number. B) accurate coding and billing. C) appropriate documentation of the visit. D) completeness of progress reports.

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A refractometer uses all of the following EXCEPT ________ to measure the concentration level of the specimen.

A. light B. chemicals C. a prism D. a calibrated scale

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