Question 1

For services to be "medically necessary," they must meet certain criteria. Name at least three of these criteria.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For services to be "medically necessary," they...

Question 2

Explain what coding nomenclature would be utilized for coding/billing for outpatient purposes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what coding nomenclature would be utilized...

Question 3

Advanced Directives are requests from the patient at the time of admission of what services they would like to have performed during their admission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As well as CPT codes, ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes are assigned by all hospital/facility coders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which department within the hospital setting is typically responsible for coding assignments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health Information Management 
B)  Business Office 
C)  Utilization Review 
D)  Case Management

Exam 1: The Flow of the Hospital Organization

For services to be "medically necessary," they must meet certain criteria. Name at least three of these criteria.