Procedures and Services Submitted on a Claim Must Be Linked

question 67

Multiple Choice

Procedures and services submitted on a claim must be linked to the __________ that justifies the need for the service or procedure.

• A) CPT code
• B) HCPCS code
• C) ICD-10-CM code
• D) HCPCS level I code

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Definitions:

Department of Labor

A government department responsible for overseeing federal labor laws regarding workers' rights, working conditions, wage standards, unemployment insurance, and employment statistics.

Federal Mediation

Involves intervention by a government agency to facilitate negotiation between conflicting parties, such as in labor disputes, to reach an agreement.

Taft-Hartley Act

A 1947 U.S. federal law that restricted the activities and power of labor unions, formally known as the Labor Management Relations Act.

Mandatory Mediation

A required process where a neutral third party helps disputing parties to reach a voluntary agreement on their conflict.