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To determine the primary diagnosis
To ensure a secondary diagnosis is not listed on the claim form
To assign a two-digit modifier
To assign a V code
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Deltoid
Ventrogluteal
Dorsogluteal
Vastus lateralis
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Spreadsheets
EHR
Encoders
Scheduling
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Report management.
Remittance advice.
Data interchange.
Clearinghouse.
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Full weight bearing exercise assistance
Active assist range of motion
Crutch training
Cold chemical pack application
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Quantity to dispense and directions for taking the medication
Quantity to dispense and EIN
Directions for taking the medication and superscription
Superscription and EIN
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Perhaps you should see a neurologist."
"Tell me more about how this approach has worked for you."
"The physician does not recommend that approach."
"Standard pharmaceutical methods of pain management are proven to be more effective."
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Ensure hallways to exam rooms remain free of obstructions
Wear personal protective equipment prior to irrigating a wound
Obtain hepatitis B vaccination series offered by employer
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
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Ask the patient to clarify the date of her LMP.
Draw a blood specimen for hCG testing.
Collect another urine sample.
Ensure the daily quality control has been performed.
Medical record charting styles.
Patient chart filing systems.
Recording patient information in a medical record.
Patient documentation in a SOAP format.
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Remove the instruments and set them on the counter to dry.
Remove the instruments and place them on the Mayo stand for surgery.
Leave the instruments in the autoclave with the door cracked to dry.
Leave the instruments in the autoclave and run the cycle again.
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Forcefully breath air out and continue to exhale for at least 6 seconds.
Complete a minimum of eight acceptable efforts to validate the test.
Move the one way valve to a minimum of 4000 ml capacity.
Blow out as fast and hard as possible and document the highest reading.
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HIPAA waiver
CMS-1500
Assignment of benefits
Living will
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IM
PR
SC
INH
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An employee fall from a step stool while obtaining medical records
A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee
Loss of power during an ECG procedure
An employee fall in the parking lot, resulting in a hand laceration
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Supine
Trendelenburg
Semi Fowlers
Sims
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Physician signature
Use of the medication
Site of administration
Frequency of administration
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A patient calling to schedule a follow-up visit for uncontrolled pain after hip surgery.
A patient calling to cancel today’s appointment for a needle biopsy of a breast mass.
A lawyer with a subpoena asking for patient information.
A neurologist seeing a patient on consult.
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Precertification
Compensation
Electronic claims submission
Assignment of benefits
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Notify the physician
Supplement the child with oxygen per protocol
Reposition the finger probe
Take a full set of vital signs
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162/96 mmHg,138/98 mmHg,162/96 mmHg
162/96 mmHg,98/88 mmHg,138/98 mm Hg
129/88 mmHg,162/96 mmHg,92/44 mmHg
92/44 mmHg,138/98 mmHg,162/96 mmHg
Up and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus.
Up and read the volume at the top of the meniscus.
Down and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus.
Down and read the volume at the top of the meniscus.
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Purchase order
Inventory list
Packing slip
Order number
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Provides written documentation about medications prescribed during the visit.
Outlines discharge instructions related to the patient’s condition.
Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient’s insurance policy.
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Tetanus
Varicella
Hepatitis B
Haemophilus influenza
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21-23
24-25
18-20
16-17
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CHAMPVA
TRICARE
BCBS
Medicare
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Slander
Discrimination
Battery
Abandonment
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Right side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
Middle of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
Left lower portion of the patient's abdomen
Left side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
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Consultations
Laboratory orders
Progress notes
Billing
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RL on the muscular portion of the leg.
LL on the soft tissue of the leg.
RL on the soft tissue of the leg.
LL on the muscular portion of the leg.
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Buccal
Sublingual
Intramuscular
Intradermal
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WHO
DEA
CLIA
FDA
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Biohazard sharps container.
Yellow trash bin.
Biohazard waste bin.
Medical waste recycling container.
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Oophorectomy
Hysterectomy.
Uteroscopy.
Amniocentesis.
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Resend the bill to the same address requesting return receipt,Call the patient's primary phone number,Document the postmark date.
Verify the mailing address on file in the clinic database., Document the postmark date., Prepare a new envelope with the corrected address and new postage.
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Anaphylaxis
Toxicity
Tinnitus
Polyuria
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Schedule a same day work-in appointment.
Place the parent on hold and transfer the call to the physician.
Instruct the parent to take the child to the emergency room immediately.
Suggest an over the counter anti-pyretic.
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Blood culture media
Viral transport media
Bacterial culture swabs
Cotton tipped swabs
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Municipal
AMA
OSHA
State and Federal
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Wave
Specified time
Procedures grouping
Double booking
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Slander
Libel
Defamation
Negligence
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OSHA
FDA
DEA
CLIA
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OIG
CMS
HHS
OSHA
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Make the patient calm and comfortable to minimize movement.
Attach V2 at the fourth intercostal space at the right margin of the sternum.
Move limb electrodes as far away from the trunk as possible.
Ask the patient to remove any metal objects to reduce interference.
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It’s best to use the outer edge of the middle or ring finger on your left hand when doing your finger stick."
"You should consider using the center of the middle finger on either hand for your blood sugar testing."
“Do not use your right hand when checking your blood sugar."
"It’s best to use the outer edge of the under-side of your big toe when performing capillary punctures.”
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Lead I
Lead II
AVF
AVR
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A throw rug is folded up at one corner., Sharps containers are placed by the entrance for biohazard pick-up., The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
Magazines are stacked on the side tables., Lights are turned on., The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
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