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Melani1276

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on: Jun 27, 2018
How are inpatient hospitalization patients classified for coding?
 
  a. Established patient
  b. New patient
  c. First visit for admission
  d. Follow-up visits in the office

Question 2

If a patient has hypercholesterolemi a and comes to the office for a lipid panel blood test to monitor his or her condition, the procedure code is found under:
 
  a. preventative services.
  b. office visits.
  c. emergency visits.
  d. home services.


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elizabethrperez

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

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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