Term 1 of 133
What is an additional step that would be performed when locating an evaluation and
management code?
Evaluation and management codes are used to bill for physician and hospital services.
• code based on area of body being debrided
Is pt new or established
Is mid cycle
Term 2 of 133
integrity
the differentiations of intentions
consistency of values, actions and methods.
the coding notes and guidelines
· an endoscopic or arthroscopic procedure is examination of a joint using a scope.
· arthroscopic procedures of joints include procedures on the shoulder, wrist, spine, hip,
knee, ankle, hand, and foot.
Term 3 of 133
Big data
refers to the proliferate of digital info in the modern age
refers to the study of ancient languages
refers to a type of musical instrument
refers to a small amount of data
,Definition 4 of 133
is defined as the physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy,
force, or a destructive agent. Common terms that may be documented are ablation, destruction,
fulguration, cryotherapy, and cautery.
In destruction, none of the body part is physically taken out, instead it obliterates a body part so
it is no longer there. This root operation defines a broad range of common procedures, since it
can be used anywhere in the body to treat a variety of conditions, including skin and genital
warts, nasal and colon polyps, esophageal varices, endometrial implants, and nerve lesions.
Examples of destruction are fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion, fulguration of
endometrium, ablation of endometriosis, or cryotherapy of warts.
, Definition 9 of 133
assigns a diagnosis or procedure that costs more or has a higher rate of reimbursement than
medically necessary
Phantom Billing
Unbundling
Upcoding
Abuse
Definition 10 of 133
annually
Cms regulates
CPT codes are updated
Who publishes?
How often is the oig work plan website updated?
Definition 11 of 133
o Attachment of device at each end of the area being repaired
Fully Segmental
Partially Segmental
Non-segmental
Bullseye
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