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Shelles

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The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits contain a listing of codes under two columns titled
  comprehensive codes and component codes. According to the CCI edits, when a
  provider bills Medicare for a procedure that appears in both columns for the same
  beneficiary on the same date of service
 A. code only the component code.
  B. do not code either one.
  C. code only the comprehensive code.
  D. code both the comprehensive code and the component code.

Question 2

Which occurs when a surgeon requests a specialist or other physician to examine a patient to determine if the patient can withstand the expected risks of a specific surgery?
 a. consultation
  b. preoperative clearance
  c. referral
  d. transfer


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juwms

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

b


Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

31809pancho

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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