A Stamped Provider Signature or That of an Authorized Employee

question 14

True/False

A stamped provider signature or that of an authorized employee is acceptable on Medicare appeals.

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Definitions:

Phacoemulsification

A modern cataract surgery technique that uses ultrasonic energy to emulsify the lens of the eye for removal and replacement with an intraocular lens.

Phacolysis

A surgical procedure for cataract removal where the lens of the eye is emulsified and aspirated.

Photocoagulation

A medical procedure using focused light (laser) to clot or destroy abnormal tissue.

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure inside the eye, important in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.