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ericka1

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Which of the following demonstrates medical necessity?
 A) The emergency room physician orders an EKG.
  B) A primary care physician orders a chest x-ray for a patient with a cough.
  C) An anesthesiologist orders an EKG with documentation of a diagnosis fractured femur.
  D) All of the above demonstrate medical necessity.

Question 2

A patient has been in a skilled nursing facility for the past 30 days. What will be the basis of reimbursement for the visit?
 A) APC
  B) MS-DRG
  C) MS-LTH-DRG
  D) RUG-III



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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