Which abbreviation means "unspecified" and identifies codes that are to be assigned when information needed to assign a more specific code cannot be obtained from the provider?

a. NEC
b. NOS


b

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Alcohol that has not dried prior to a skin puncture can prevent a round drop from forming

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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________ insurance does not restrict a patient's choice of providers

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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To find the inpatient bed occupancy ratio for a period, what number makes up the numerator?

A) Total beds available B) Total inpatient service days for the period C) Total days in the period D) Total discharges for the period

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