As Part of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988

question 88

Short Answer

As part of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, providers were required to:
A)bill government or private insurance carriers within 90 days of the date of service.
B)include written descriptions of illnesses or injuries along with codes.
C)bill all insurance carriers using a standardized form.
D)use ICD-9-CM codes when billing government or private insurance carriers.

• A)bill government or private insurance carriers within 90 days of the date of service.
• B)include written descriptions of illnesses or injuries along with codes.
• C)bill all insurance carriers using a standardized form.
• D)use ICD-9-CM codes when billing government or private insurance carriers.

Understand the specific risks associated with hypertension and ways to manage it.

Acknowledge the influence of smoking and secondhand smoke exposure on cardiovascular disease.

Comprehend the protective effects of certain diets and nutrients against cardiovascular disease.

Recognize the importance of social support and mental health in cardiovascular disease risk.

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