The code reported in Block 21A of the CMS-1500 claim is the major ...

[arivle123]

The code reported in Block 21A of the CMS-1500 claim is the major reason the patient was treated by the health care provider. It is called the __________ diagnosis.
 a. comorbid
  b. first-listed
  c. primary
  d. principal

Question 2

Diagnoses must be entered in the patient's record to validate __________ of procedures or services billed.
 a. documentation
  b. frequency
  c. medical necessity
  d. submission

[kilada]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c

[arivle123]

TYSM

[TheDev123]

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