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88. The student was reviewing the patient’s chart when another student approached them requesting help with their patient care. The student left the patient’s chart sitting open at the nursing station which is a violation of:

What does it mean when a hospital has achieved a “deemed status” provision?

What is the process of documenting actions to the highest level of detail to support the CPT or ICD-10-PCS codes?

Which type of query is written when the CDI specialist writes, “I reviewed the patient’s last admission three weeks ago and saw a notation that the patient had candidiasis of the mouth that was treated with Miracle mouthwash. Please clarify and document in the progress notes if the patient still has the condition.”

Which claims do CCI edits apply to?

Examine the case mix data set below. Using the correct formula, determine the Case Mix Index (CMI) to report. Which answer represents the correct CMI? ​ DRG  Number cases  DRG relative weight  Total DRG relative weight  X  20  0.5000  10.0000  Y  12  1.5000  18.0000  Z  5  1.0000  5.0000 ​

What should coders know about the total amount approved when multiple physicians provide services that are considered part of the global surgical package by CMS?

How do physicians who perform the surgery and furnish all the usual preoperative and postoperative care bills for the global surgical package?

Which coverage criteria are defined within each region, including lists of CPT/HCPCS codes and ICD-10 codes for which the service is covered or considered not reasonable and necessary?

Which query using information from prior encounters may be utilized?