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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jun 27, 2018
In physical therapy cases, if a coder bills for supervised attendance:
 
  the therapist must be in constant attendance with the patient.
 
  the therapist must be supervised by a physician.
 
  one-on-one direct contact by the therapist is not required.
 
  one-on-one direct contact by the therapist is required.

Question 2

Misusing Medicare funds is considered:
 
  abuse and illegal.
 
  abuse but not illegal.
 
  fraud and illegal.
 
  fraud but not illegal.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: one-on-one direct contact by the therapist is not required.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: abuse and illegal.


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