Which of the following BEST defines the CMS-1500?
A. Developed in 1996, a set of guidelines intended to reduce incorrect coding and improper overpayments or underpayments through the identification of codes that may or may not be utilized together or that are medically unlikely
B. The official standardized claim form that must be completed and utilized when submitting any Medicare or Medicaid claim
C. A unique number required by Medicare to identify each individual qualified healthcare provider and each individual healthcare organization; must be used when reporting any healthcare service that has been performed by the individual provider and/or healthcare organization
D. The federal law enforcement agency responsible for the identification and control of drug use, abuse, and smuggling in the United States
B
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The provider should submit a Provider's Final Report when:
a. the patient stops coming to see the provider. b. the patient has reached his or her benefit amount. c. the patient's condition is permanent and stationary. d. the patient no longer needs treatment.
Mr. Smith has been traveling out of the country, and when he returned home was hospitalized due to a number of symptoms. At discharge it was determined that he has North Asian tick fever. This is reported with code______
a. A77 b. A77.0 c. A77.2 d. A77.10