Consider the following proportional relationship: x = ay/bd. Assuming all other quantities remain constant, what happens to the value of x when b increases?

Once a Medicare beneficiary signs the ________, he or she is legally responsible for the charges if Medicare denies payment for the service as "not medically necessary."

ABN GA HIPAA release CMS-1500

Which of the following BEST describes the 1997 general multisystem physical examination evidentiary checklist?

A. Body systems and organ areas arranged in an alphabetic list B. Anatomical findings arranged in a numerical list in order of physiologic importance C. Organ systems and body areas listed in the 1995 DGs D. Elements identified by a bullet that represent a variety of anatomic, physiologic and pathologic findings