Author Question: Medicare can deny or downcode an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it feels that the ... (Read 26 times)

maegan_martin

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Medicare can deny or downcode an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it feels that the service provided exceeds the patient's documented needs.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

An ambulatory surgical center must be affiliated with a hospital in order to operate.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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