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Coding Compliance Coding is the transformation of verbal description into numbers
Coding is the transformation of verbal descriptions into numbers. This allows for
standardization and easier processin...
Regulations and Guidelines| CPC Mock
Rehearsal Practice Exam| With Verified
Solutions 100%
Coding Compliance Coding is the transformation of verbal description into numbers
Coding is the transformation of verbal descriptions into numbers. This allows for
standardization and easier processing of healthcare claims.
What does truncated coding involve? Using diagnosis codes that are not as specific as
possible, leading to less accurate billing and reporting.
What is assumption coding? Reporting items or services that are not actually documented,
which can lead to fraud or overbilling.
Why should unbundling be avoided? It occurs when multiple codes are used for a procedure
that should be coded with a single code, which can result in overcharging.
What do the Federal Sentencing Guidelines provide for? They provide a precise calibration of
sentences based on various factors, such as the severity of the offense and the defendant's history.
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, What is the Federal Register? The official journal of the U.S. federal government that
contains agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices, published daily except on federal
holidays.
Who is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)? The federal government
agency responsible for overseeing healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid in the United
States.
Truncated coding using diagnosis codes that are not as specific as possible
Assumption coding reporting items or services that are not actually documented
Unbundling should be avoided this is when multiple codes are used to code a procedure when
a single code should be used
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines The Guidelines provide for "very precise calibration of
sentences, depending upon a number of factors
The Federal Register is the official journal of the federal government of the United States that
contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices. It is published every
weekday, except on federal holidays
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