If a Medical Office Assistant Is NOT Sure About Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

If a medical office assistant is NOT sure about which E/M code to use, he or she should:

• A) not code the procedure.
• B) use the lowest possible code level.
• C) use an intermediate level code for the service.
• D) ask for help.

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Experience-curve Pricing

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Profit-oriented Approaches

Business strategies aimed at maximizing profit margins and financial outcomes.

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