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When assigning codes for secondary diagnoses, the condition must co-exist at the time of the visit or admission and be ___________________ _ or affect management of the patient.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Most insurance contracts indicate that physicians must get a(n) ___________________ ________________ signed before a potentially non-covered service is performed.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

treated

Answer to Question 2

Advanced Beneficiary Notice
ABN



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