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What is the specific diagnosis for the patient's condition?
What is the specific diagnosis for the patient's condition?
- Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis (correct)
- Eczema
What is the prescribed treatment for the patient?
What is the prescribed treatment for the patient?
- Oral antifungal medication
- Topical antifungal medication (correct)
- Antibiotic ointment
- Steroid cream
How long ago did the patient's rash first emerge?
How long ago did the patient's rash first emerge?
- Four months ago
- Three months ago
- One month ago
- Two months ago (correct)
Where would the coder look up the diagnosis in the tabular index?
Where would the coder look up the diagnosis in the tabular index?
Which modifier should be listed first when there are multiple modifiers for a CPT code?
Which modifier should be listed first when there are multiple modifiers for a CPT code?
How many modifiers can be included on the CMS-1500 and UB-04 claim forms?
How many modifiers can be included on the CMS-1500 and UB-04 claim forms?
Why is it important to list the most important modifiers first on a claim form?
Why is it important to list the most important modifiers first on a claim form?
Who holds the copyright for the CPT modifiers?
Who holds the copyright for the CPT modifiers?
Are there specific rules for the use of CPT modifiers?
Are there specific rules for the use of CPT modifiers?