When Entering Codes for Diagnoses on a CMS-1500 Claim, Qualified

question 1

Multiple Choice

When entering codes for diagnoses on a CMS-1500 claim, qualified diagnosis codes (e.g., possible, probable) are never reported. Instead, codes for the patient's __________ are entered.

• A) acute conditions
• B) chronic diagnoses
• C) laboratory tests
• D) signs or symptoms

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Definitions:

High Fever

An unusually elevated body temperature, often indicating an underlying medical condition or infection.

Sterile Irrigation

The process of cleaning or washing out a wound or body cavity with a fluid, specifically one that has been sterilized to avoid infection.

Safety Precaution

Measures taken in advance to prevent accidents or harm in potentially dangerous situations.

Upper Respiratory Infection

An infection affecting the upper part of the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and bronchi, commonly known as the common cold.