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D - A patient is diagnosed with pressure ulcers on each heel. Each heel displays bone involvement with no evidence of necrosis. Select the diagnosis code(s). A) L97.406 B) L89.619 C) L89.610, L89.620 D) L89.619, L89.629 C - A patient with age-related osteoporosis suffers a pathologic fracture to her right hip. She is being seen for this new fracture today. Select the diagnosis code(s). A) M81.0, Z87.311 B) S72.091A, M80.851A C) M80.051A D) M80.851A C - A 55-year-old female with right...

f10.21 (Alcohol dependence, in remission) - ICD-10-CM code for Personal History of Alcohol Dependence T51.0X2 (Toxic effect of ethanol, intentional self-harm) - ICD-10-CM code for Suicide Attempt using Absinthe False (Never primary, and always follow another code) - True or false: External Cause of Injury codes are acceptable to be used as primary Dx code, and/or singularly. B (Same as 'unspecified') - NOS stands for: A) No Other Symptoms B) Not Otherwise Specified C) Never Operated S...

- A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her gallbladder due to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her cardiologist to be cleared for surgery. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported by the cardiologist? A) Z01.810, K80.20, I10 B) I10, Z01.818, K80.20 C) K80.20, I10, Z01.810 D) K80.21, Z01.89, I10 D - A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out GI cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscop...

Under HIPAA, what would be a policy requirement for minimum necessary? - Only individuals whose job requires it may have access to protected health information Which Act was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and affected privacy and security? - HITECH What document assists provider offices with the development of compliance manuals? - OIG Compliance Plan Guidance What type of profession, other than coding, might skilled coders enter? - Consultant...

C (Rationale: Twice a year, the OIG releases a Work Plan outlining its priorities for the fiscal year ahead. Within the Work Plan, potential problem areas with claims submissions are listed and will be targeted with special scrutiny.) - What document is referenced to when looking for potential problem areas identified by the government indicating scrutiny of the services within the coming year?: A) OIG Compliance Plan Guidance B) OIG Security Summary C) OIG Work Plan D) OIG Investigation...

Which type of information is not maintained in a medical record? a. observations b. medical or surgical interventions c. Treatment outcomes d. Financial records - d. Financial records EHR stands for: a. Extended health record b. Electronic health response c. Electronic health record d. Establish health record - C. Electronic health record The Medicare program is made of several parts. Which part covers provider fees without the use of a private insurer? a. Part A b. Part B c. Part ...

A covered entity does NOT include a. Healthcare providers b. Health plans c. Patients d. Clearinghouses - c. Patients What does MAC stands for? a. Medicare Administrative Contractor b. Medicare Advisory Contractor c. Medicaid Administrative Contractor d. Medicaid Alert Contractor - a. Medicare Administrative Contractor When are providers responsible for obtaining an ABN for a service NOT considered medically necessary? a. After providing a service or item to a beneficiary. b. Prior ...

Evaluation and management services are often provided in a standard format such as SOAP notes. What does the acronym SOAP stand for? a. Scope, Observation, Action, Plan b. Standard, Objective, Activity, Period c. Source, Opinion, Advice, Provider d. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan - Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan What will the scope of a compliance program depend on? a. The number of insurance carriers the provider is contracted with. b. The size and resources of the...

A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A. 11626 B. 11626, 12004-51 C. 11626, 12044-51 D. 11626, 13132-51, 13133 - C. 11626, 12044-51 A 30-year-...