If a patient comes in for chemotherapy, the medical office specialist should code the cancer as primary and the V code for the encounter as secondary

A respiratory therapist notices that the PtCO2 readings are lower than the arterial readings. Which of the following patient conditions could be causing this?

A) hyporthermia B) PaO2 less than 100 mmHg C) hyperthermia D) severe alkalosis

Dr. Simmons' office has been notified that they are being audited due to a complaint that was filed by a Medicare patient regarding their billing practices. The audit will be conducted by the

A. Office of Inspector General. B. Office of Civil Rights. C. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. D. Internal Revenue Service.