Describe seven common errors that are made when completing the CMS-1500 claim form.
What will be an ideal response?
-Incorrect patient insurance ID number
-Incorrect CPT code and/or failure to use a modifier
-Incorrect ICD-9 code and/or missing fourth or fifth digits
-ICD-9 code does not validate that the service or procedure was medically necessary
-Absence of referring physician name and ID number when required
-Mathematical errors related to charges and total amount due
-Missing place of service and/or type of service codes
-Incorrect, missing, or duplicate dates of service
-Incomplete provider information
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Using the CPT manual, select the code for the following procedure
Urography, retrograde, with KUB
Montelukast is contraindicated in which of the following?
A) severe asthma attacks B) status asthmaticus C) bronchoconstriction D) all of the above
Blood work for a patient reveals a decrease in the number of leukocytes. This is reported with code ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).