Using Medical Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms on the Job
As we have determined, there are many terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that health care professionals need to know and understand as part of their job responsibilities. It is important for you to familiarize yourself with the most common terms that a medical coder and billing specialist would be exposed to. Using Medical Terms, Abbreviations and […]
National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to eliminate improper CPT coding, detect inappropriate CPT codes on claims and deny payment for them. NCCI edits are released 4 times a year. Significant to NCCI is the term “Mutually Exclusive.” Mutually exclusive procedures are those procedures […]
Human Geography of Central America and the Caribbean
Imagine you are a Saint Domingan (Haitian) in 1791. Type a letter to France declaring your country’s demands or independence. (3 paragraphs) –Keep in mind that you are trying to persuade French assemblymen, about the conditions in Haiti –Your letter must include the date (1791), a greeting, and a salutation.
Practicum Focus Sheet Assessment 3
Expect to spend at least 2 hours with the patient, family, or group you’ll be working with during this portion of your practicum, exploring issues of technology, care coordination, and community resources associated with the health problem you’ve defined. This includes time spent in consultation with subject matter or industry experts. For this portion of […]
Employment Law HRM 6302
Some employers must provide unpaid leave for family- and medical-related reasons under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Paid leave is not required by federal law; however, it is required by some state and local laws. Have you or someone you know ever experienced a situation where there was a need for unpaid family […]