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rosent76 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In order for the healthcare provider to receive payment from Medicare, the client's medical record must include which documentation?

1. An evaluation of the quality of care
2. Permission from the client to use health data in governmental research
3. Correct diagnosis-related group
4. A discussion of the pathophysiology of the client's major medical diagnosis

Question 2

What are the benefits of computerized physician order entry?

1. Reduction of adverse patient outcomes with only a slightly higher cost of care
2. Decreased adverse effects for patients, reduction of cost of care, and decrease in length of stay for patients
3. Higher costs, decreased length of stay
4. Lower costs, increased length of stay, and a decrease in adverse patient outcomes

batool · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

The correct diagnosis-related group is essential to receive payment from Medicare. Additionally, there must be documentation that the appropriate care was given for the healthcare provider to receive payment. There is no requirement for an evaluation of quality of care, a discussion of the pathophysiology, or permission for use of data in governmental research.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

With computerized physician order entry, adverse events and costs may be reduced and length of patient stay may be shortened.Computeri zed physician order entry does not increase the cost of care or increase the length of stay.