The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) considers long-term ventilator-assisted pa-tients to be those who require mechanical ventilation for at least _______ hours per day for _______ days or more

Hypoplasia is the most prevalent birth defect

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

For medical necessity purposes, the patient record must support codes submitted for third-party payer reimbursement, and patient diagnoses must __________

a. evaluate the quality of patient care received in the health care facility b. justify diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures or services provided c. provide clinical evidence for a higher degree of specificity or severity d. serve the medicolegal interests of the patient, facility, and providers of care