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maegan_martin

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on: Jun 27, 2018

Medicare can deny or downcode an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it feels that the service provided exceeds the patient's documented needs.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

An ambulatory surgical center must be affiliated with a hospital in order to operate.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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juicepod

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

FALSE

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