The Emergency Department of a Hospital Cannot Bill for an Emergency

question 32

Multiple Choice

The emergency department of a hospital cannot bill for an emergency department visit if the patient is admitted to the hospital within:

• A) 72 hours.
• B) 5 days.
• C) 10 days.
• D) 30 days.

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Definitions:

Endochondral Ossification

The process by which bone tissue is formed from cartilage, a crucial mechanism in the development of the fetal skeleton into the mature bones of an adult.

Intramembranous Ossification

A process by which flat bones, such as those of the skull, are formed directly from mesenchymal tissue without a cartilage model.

Appositional Growth

A process of growth where new layers of tissue are added to the surface of an organ or bone, leading to an increase in diameter.

Osteomyelitis

A severe infection of the bone, bone marrow, and surrounding soft tissue, typically caused by bacteria.