Which is NOT a step to follow when coding from a chart note?
a. Determine if the patient has stated reason for the encounter and the physician's assessment are consistent.
b. Assign codes for any scheduled treatments
c. Identify any pertinent signs and symptoms
d. Review the physical exam findings and identify risk actors that may contribute to the selection of the diagnosis
Question 2
Accelerating the implementation of heat IT is expected to reduce healthcare spending by decreasing all but which of the following?
a. Paperwork and administrative overhead
b. Medically necessary admissions
c. The number of adverse events caused by medical errors
d. The number of inappropriate tests and procedures