If a patient is rolled into the OR and the case is canceled for some reason before the procedure has begun, the tables and supplies can be reused for another case or patient

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANS: F
If a patient enters the room, the setup is considered potentially contaminated and should be torn down and the room cleaned as if the procedure had taken place.

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In CPT, some codes have both a technical component and another component representing the physician's skill, time, and expertise. What is the name of this other component?

A. evaluation and management B. professional C. panel D. combination

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CPT is a publication of the

A. American Hospital Association. B. American Medical Association. C. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. D. American College of Cardiology.

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