CMS Requires Patients to Be Billed Using Specific Time Periods

question 14

Multiple Choice

CMS requires patients to be billed using specific time periods that can be divided into units.What is the collective name used for such units?

• A)8-minute rule
• B)10-day rule
• C)30-day rule
• D)60-day rule

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Definitions:

Immunocompromised Patient

An individual whose immune system is weakened, making them more susceptible to infections and diseases.

Chemotherapy

A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.

Arthritis

A group of conditions involving inflammation of one or more joints, leading to pain and stiffness that typically worsen with age.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist, leading to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.