 The ICD-9-CM Conventions provide guidelines for using the code set. Match the convention with the correct use/description of it. Answers may be used more than once. |
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9 | | A) | : colon
| | B) | } brace
| | C) | () parentheses
| | D) | code first underlying disease
| | E) | code first underlying disease
| | F) | includes
| | G) | [] brackets
| | H) | [] brackets
| | I) | excludes
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 Analyzing diagnoses and locating the correct ICD code is a five step process. Match the stage to what is done in that stage. |
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14 | | A) | Step 5
| | B) | Step 1
| | C) | Step 4
| | D) | Step 3
| | E) | Step 2
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 Match these fraudulent coding and billing practices with the correct example. |
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18 | | A) | performing billing for procedures that are not related to the patient's condition
| | B) | reporting services at a higher level than was carried out
| | C) | billing separately for services that are bundled in a single procedure code.
| | D) | reporting services that were not performed
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 There are three physician-office coding certifications available. Match each of them to the correct description. Answers may be used more than once. |
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 Identify the range or series of codes you would investigate for the following medical services. |
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28 | | A) | routine obstetric care
| | B) | echocardiography
| | C) | radiologic examination, nasal bones, complete
| | D) | home visit for evaluation and management of established patient
| | E) | drug test for amphetamines
| | F) | anesthesia for prostate surgery
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