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faduma

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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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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c




faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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