Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure

The atlantoaxial joint between C-1, C-2, and the occiput is a

a. gliding joint with a primary range of motion in rotation. b. pivot joint with a primary motion of flexion and extension. c. gliding joint with a primary motion of flexion and extension. d. pivot joint with a primary range of motion in rotation.

If an insurance contract specifies that precertification is necessary for an inpatient procedure, what can happen if this step falls through the cracks?

a. The patient may have to give back the supplies from the procedure. b. The insurance company may only pay a portion of the procedure or nothing. c. The insurance company will pay anyway. d. The insurance company will issue a warning letter.