Why is comorbidity important in coding?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The amount of payment may be increased by documenting in the patient's medical record any comorbid conditions that add to the intensity of therapy or cause an increase in patient length of stay.
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A. Total beds on the unit B. Total inpatient service days for the unit C. Total discharges for the unit D. Total number of days in the period
When using a time management system, when should priorities be set?
A. Once goals have been established B. After all goals have been met C. Before goals have been established D. When requested by the physician
The standard claim form used by hospitals to request reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient
procedures performed or services provided is called the A. UB-04 C. CMS-1491. B. CMS-1500 D. CMS-1600.
Which orders are used when the EMS service medical director is confident that all personnel are able to accurately recognize indications and contraindications for a specific drug and give it safely without consultation?
A) Standing orders B) Written orders C) Verbal orders D) Computer orders