List and Describe the Social Insurance Programs Available in the United

question 54

Essay

List and describe the social insurance programs available in the United States.

Understand the criteria used to define new and existing patients for CPT reporting.

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.

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Panic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday things across many different situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.