AAPC Official CPC Certification Study Guide with Questions and Answers

AAPC Official CPC Certification Study Guide with Questions and Answers Incus, stapes, _____ ANSWER malleus Intentional billing of services not provided is considered ANSWER LCD ANSWER Local Coverage Determinations LCDs have jurisdiction only within ANSWER their regional area LCDs give guidance when ANSWER * a given service is indicated or necessary, * give guidance on coverage limitations * describe the specific CPT codes to which the policy applies * lists IICD-9-CM codes that support medical necessity for the given service or procedure MP ANSWER Malpractice MS-DRG ANSWER Medical Severity-Diagnosis Related Group Medicaid is a ANSWER a health insurance assistance program for some low-income people Medicaid is adminisitered on a ANSWER state by state basis adhering to certain federal guidelines. Medicare Part B helps to cover ANSWER medically necessary physicians' services