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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Physician offices should audit their medical records to:
 
  ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
 
  determine the accuracy of the physician's documentation.
 
  assess the completeness of the medical record.
 
  all of the above.

Question 2

What is meant by inpatient care?
 
  What will be an ideal response?
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Koolkid240

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: all of the above.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Inpatient care refers to a hospital confinement of more than 24 hours.


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