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Use this scenаriо tо аnswer the next 6 questiоns:A 45-yeаr-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation.
Fill in the blаnks belоw by using this Wоrd Bаnk except certаin questiоns where indicated (some words will not be used): APM assignment of benefits effort expense HCPCS/CPT maladjustment malpractice practice QPP RBRVS RVU stress work 1. Which code set is utilized by physicians to report services and procedures? [BLANK-1] 2. What are the three elements of the RVU? Physician [BLANK-2], physician practice [BLANK-3], and [BLANK-4]. 3. Juan is preparing a presentation for the office staff at Happy Physicians. He is preparing the slide that discusses the different RVU elements. Which RVU element represents physician mental effort and judgement, technical skill, physical effort, and psychological stress? [BLANK-5] 4. How are physician payments adjusted for the price differences amount various parts of the country? The geographic [BLANK-6] cost index is used to adjust for geographic differences. 5. Jordie is practicing calculating MPFS amounts. Which RVU elements are adjusted by the GPCI? a. WORK and PE b. WORK and MP c. PE and MP d. WORK, PE, and MP Based on the choices given, enter a. or b. or c. or d. [BLANK-7] 6. Which GPCI adjusted RVU results in a higher MPFS payment: 0.985 or 24.32? [BLANK-8] No Word Bank answer. Enter 0.985 or 24.32 7. For which clinician is RBRVS modified by a formula that includes base units and time? a. Anesthesiologists b. Nonparticipating providers c. Physical therapists d. Surgeons Based on the choices given, enter a. or b. or c. or d. [BLANK-9] 8. Raphael, who is a Medicare beneficiary, is seen in Dr. Haver’s office. The total charge for the office visit is $250. Raphael has previously paid his Medicare Part B deductible. The MPFS amount for the service is $200. The nonparticipating MPFS amount is $190. Dr. Haver is a Medicare participating physician. What is the total amount of Raphael’s cost-sharing for this encounter? a. $200 b. $160 c. $40 d. $30 Based on the choices given, enter a. or b. or c. or d. [BLANK-10] 9. Nurse practitioners that practice not “incident to” are generally reimbursed at which percentage of the MPFS? They are reimbursed at [BLANK-11] percent of the MPFS. No Word Bank answer. Enter a number. 10. What type of bonus do physician that treat patients in underserved areas receive? Physicians that treat patients in underserved areas (HPSA) receive a [BLANK-12] percent bonus. No Word Bank answer. Enter a number.
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