In order to obtain authorization for many procedures under managed care, the physician’s proposed referral or procedure is subject to utilization review.

The acronym for the format used to organize POR progress notes is:

Describe the difference between the the two predictive analytic techniques known as classification and regression. Give an example of how each one is used.

What can the medical assistant use to determine the patient’s identification or policy group number?

What do CPT Category II and Category III codes consist of?

What is the physician’s interpretation of the patient’s condition is recorded in POR progress notes under?

A nurse is helping a client and their family consider discharge options when the client cannot be discharged home safely alone due to the need for some support of personal care services.  The client can ambulate with a cane, has a good mentation and needs minor assistance with housekeeping, and dietary support.  The client values her independence and family supports her choice. Which facility might be an appropriate choice for this client? 

Which type of anesthesia does not receive a separate code?

In the ICD-10 code M84.50xA, what is the function of the “x”?

What procedure requires a consent to treatment form?