When Billing Multiple Surgical Procedures, the Code __________ Should Be

question 43

Multiple Choice

When billing multiple surgical procedures, the code __________ should be reported first on the claim.

• A) associated with topical anesthesia
• B) for the major surgical procedure
• C) in straight numerical order
• D) that justifies all of the diagnoses

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Definitions:

Social Security

A government program designed to provide financial support to people who are retired, disabled, or unable to work.

Corporate Sector

The portion of an economy comprised of corporations, including businesses and enterprises, engaged in commercial or industrial activities.

Medicare Tax

A federal payroll tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Medicare, the United States' health care program for the elderly and some disabled individuals.

Tax Shifting

The process by which the economic burden of a tax is passed from one entity to another, such as from businesses to consumers.