Alan, Who Is a Security Officer, Is Shot While on the Job

question 20

Multiple Choice

Alan, who is a security officer, is shot while on the job. As a result, Alan suffers from a chronic leg injury and must use a wheelchair and undergo therapy to regain and retain strength. Alan's physician recommends that he install a whirlpool bath in his home for therapy. During the year, Alan makes the following expenditures: A professional appraiser tells Alan that the whirlpool has increased the value of his home by $1,000. Alan's deductible medical expenses (before considering limitations based on AGI) will be

• A)$6,000.
• B)$10,100.
• C)$7,000.
• D)$7,700.

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Definitions:

Inpatient Coding

The process of assigning medical codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments documented in the medical records of patients admitted to a hospital.

POA Indicator

Present On Admission Indicator, a designation used in healthcare to note whether a condition was present at the time the patient was admitted to the hospital.

POA Indicator

A flag used in medical coding to indicate if a condition was present at the time of hospital admission.

POA Indicator

Stands for "Present On Admission," an indicator noting whether conditions were present at the time of the patient's admission to the hospital.