Confirming Medical Necessity by Pairing at Least One Diagnosis Code

question 21

Multiple Choice

Confirming medical necessity by pairing at least one diagnosis code to at least one procedure code is known as:

• A) linking.
• B) bundling.
• C) coding for coverage.
• D) upcoding.

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Definitions:

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, or an individual or organization possessing this power.

Warranty of Authority

A legal assurance by an agent to a third party that they have the authority to act on behalf of another person or entity.

Estate

The collective net worth of an individual, including all of their assets, property, and financial interests, especially as considered in the context of succession or inheritance.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.