Which of the following is the largest programmatic accrediting agency for the radiologic technology profession?

Which of the following best defines the term addiction?

A) The continuing need to take or use a substance B) Interdependence or the continuing need to take or use a substance C) Dependence or a state needed to increase a medication to produce the same effect D) Interdependence or the body's need and ability to use a substanc

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