Any pertinent changes and physical findings that occurred since a previous inpatient admission, if the patient is readmitted within 30 days after discharge for the same condition, can be documented in a(n) ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


interval history

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Of the following radiologic procedures, which is (are) considered nonessential?

1. A chest x-ray examination automatically scheduled on admission to the hospital 2. Lumbar spine x-ray examination as part of a preemployment physical 3. Whole-body computed tomography (CT) screening a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a laboratory service?

A) Pathology B) Chemistry C) Radiology D) Cytology E) Microbiology

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How does the quality improvement organization (QIO) program differ from the Centers for Medicare and Services' (CMS) other efforts to enhance quality?

a. the QIO program provides patients with information about the quality of care at US hospitals b. the QIO program focuses on helping medicare and medicaid beneficiaries c. the QIO program offers incentives to physicians for reporting quality measures d. the QIO program allows medicare beneficiaries to file complaints about quality of care

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Under ASC-PPS the patient is responsible for paying the coinsurance amount based upon ____ of the national median charge for the services rendered

A. 50% B. 15% C. 20% D. 80%

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