A Provider Often Considers Diagnoses That Do Not Receive Direct

question 5

Multiple Choice

A provider often considers diagnoses that do not receive direct treatment during an encounter because they impact treatment of other conditions. It is appropriate to report codes for such diagnoses on the CMS-1500 claim because they have been __________.

• A) discounted by the payer
• B) included in coverage
• C) medically managed
• D) treated during the visit

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Economic Value Added

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