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gonzo233

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on: Jun 27, 2018

CPT code 69990 covers the operating microscope, but the NCCI prohibits the use of the code for many procedures for Medicare patients.

A) True
B) False

Question 2

If there were no false positives, what would the specificity of a diagnostic test be?

A) 0
B) 25
C) 50
D) 100

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wfdfwc23

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

D

gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018

Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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