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on: Jun 25, 2018
Pulmonary testing does not measure the patient's lung elasticity and ability to breathe.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What kinds of problems do you think might arise if the medical office manager does not code a patient's diagnosis appropriately?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


trampas

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

When a procedure is coded improperly, reimbursement from the insurance company may be affected. In some cases, the procedure may be denied by the insurance company if improperly coded.


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