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TRUE or FALSE: Medicare does not reimburse non-physician practitioners for care rendered.

A patient is seen by a Physician for headache, nausea, and blurred vision (aura). The Physician orders a CT of the head which was normal. Ultimately, the Physician forumulates the diagnosis of migraine headaches.Which diagnosis code(s) should appear on the CMS-1500?

Which form is considered the financial source document?

Lane’s birthday is December 27, 1987. How should you enter the birthday on the CMS-1500 form?

TRUE OR FALSE: The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number issued to individual providers and health care organizations

Which form is considered the financial source document?

Wild and crazy Wanda’s health insurance policy number (found on Wanda’s health insurance ID card) reflects: 39-03-9999-SUB; When entering Wanda’s policy number on the claim, it should look like:

Providers can bill BCBS up to a ____ window from the date services were rendered

When coding physician office and outpatient claims, always report a code for

Scenario: Bad Apple Alfred was seen in the Emergency Department after falling out of his treehouse. Alfred complained of neck and back pain. Alfred was evaluated by the Emergency Room Physician and the following service was ordered: ct of the head. Alfred also complained of a headache and the Emergency Room Physician ordered 800mg of Ibuprofen P.O.; The medication was documented as adminstered by the ER Nurse. When billin g for the Emergency Room Physiciain, what procedure(s)would be reported on the CMS-1500 form? (Check ALL that apply)