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faduma

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which is the concept of assigning specific codes to conditions, procedures, or services that are not documented by the provider at that specific level of detail?
 a. assumption coding
 b. denying claims
 c. maximizing lengths of stay
  d. optimizing reimbursement

Question 2

Coders are __________ assign codes when the provider does not specifically document those diagnoses, procedures, and/or services.
 a. allowed to
 b. encouraged to
 c. prohibited from
  d. required to


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rekilledagain

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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