Which One of the Following Statements Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true?

• A) Organisms always evolve the characteristics they need to survive.
• B) Some individuals within the population must die for natural selection to occur.
• C) Darwin used molecular biology as evidence of evolution.
• D) Natural selection can only work on variation that already exists.
• E) Convergent evolution produces homologous structures.

Identify and describe different types of fraudulent coding and billing practices in healthcare.

Comprehend the purpose and application of modifiers in CPT coding.

Grasp the importance of accurate CPT coding and the implications of overcoding and undercoding.

Recognize the process and significance of code linkage and claim analysis within medical billing.

---

Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The tempo at which the broad cost of goods and services rises, leading to a downfall in purchasing strength.

Deflation

Deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services, often associated with an increase in the purchasing power of money.

Nominal Interest Rate

The proportionate growth in the amount of money that borrowers need to repay to lenders, excluding adjustments for inflation.

Nominal Interest Rates

The interest rate prior to inflation adjustment, denoting the nominal value of interest payments.