Coders are prohibited from performing assumption coding, which is the assignment of codes based on assuming, from a review of clinical evidence in the patient's record, that the patient has certain diagnoses or received certain procedures/services even though the __________
a. responsible physician was contacted to confirm diagnoses, procedures, and services
b. physician query process was not implemented by the health care facility or physician
c. provider did not specifically document those diagnoses or procedures and services
d. risk for health care fraud and abuse is assumed by the health care facility or physician
c
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A) any liquids held inside any type of enclosed container. B) any liquid that evaporates quickly when not contained. C) where a vapor might go once released from a container. D) the speed at which a liquid evaporates when not contained.