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WWatsford

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If a patient presents with an acute or chronic illness that poses a threat to life or body function and requires emergency surgery, the level of risk involved with the medical decision making would be considered:
 
  minimal.
 
  low.
 
  moderate.
 
  high.

Question 2

An independent medical record review completed after payment is received from an insurance carrier is a(n) __________ audit.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


taylorsonier

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: high.

Answer to Question 2

retrospective



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