The note "Includes" _____
a. lists nonessential modifiers.
b. instructs the coder to reference another section of the Tabular
c. indicates that two codes are needed.
d. defines and or gives examples of the content of a particular category.
d
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A laboratory safety officer must be aware of which of the following?
A) Blood and other body fluids must be disposed of in special containers but all chemicals can be flushed down the laboratory sink. B) All waste generated in the laboratory including blood and body fluids can be discarded into one container. C) There is no state or federal regulations that provide guidelines for proper disposal of all laboratory waste. D) Laboratories are identified by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as "waste generators," and they require a permit for proper waste disposal.
Which of the following is the term used for the limitation placed on the amount a third-party payer will reimburse for a service?
a. Co-insurance b. Deductible c. Allowed amount d. Co-payment