Briefly describe a traditional X-ray

What will be an ideal response?

A traditional X-ray uses high-energy electromagnetic waves to produce a two-dimensional picture on film. If the X-ray encounters bone, which it cannot penetrate, this appears white on the film. Whatever organ the X-ray passes through appears black on the film. Some soft tissue appears gray. Contrast agents can improve the clarity of the images, but X-rays do not produce good images of all organs and cannot see behind bones at all.

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Pick the type of use of PHI that a practice would employ to train their staff to improve the quality of their health care.

A. health care operations B. payment C. treatment D. patient information form

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A(n) _______________ audit is frequently done if fraudulent billing is suspected. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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