A Subordinate Changes His Behavior from a Dysfunctional to a Functional

question 69

Multiple Choice

A subordinate changes his behavior from a dysfunctional to a functional one and his manager then removes an undesired outcome.This is known as:

• A) positive reinforcement.
• B) extinction.
• C) negative reinforcement.
• D) inequity.
• E) instrumentality.

Grasp and apply the general rules of coding, including sequencing, specificity, and the use of indexes and tables.

Understand the concepts of medical necessity, upcoding, downcoding, and their implications in medical coding and billing.

Be familiar with the tools and appendices within the CPT manual, including modifiers, and how they support accurate coding.

Distinguish between key components and contributory factors in decision-making related to coding.

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