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kodithompson

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Surgical codes may trigger an audit because they are used frequently.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The chief complaint is the reason for the encounter.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


billybob123

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

False (Because E/M codes are the most widely used, they are the ones that may trigger an audit.)

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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