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Medical claims include: multiple diagnosis codes recorded with the ICD- 9-CM diagnosis codes; procedures recorded with ICD-9-CM procedure codes, CPT or HCPCS codes; site of service codes; provider specialty codes; revenue codes (for facilities); paid amounts; and other information. Is a medical claim a bill? After you visit your doctor,Read More →

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Medicare provides health coverage to individuals 65 and older or those with a severe disability regardless of income, whereas Medi-Cal (California’s state-run and funded Medicaid program) provides health coverage to those families with very low income, as well as pregnant women and the blind, among others. Is Medi-Cal part ofRead More →

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After you visit your doctor, your doctor’s office submits a bill (also called a claim) to your insurance company. A claim lists the services your doctor provided to you. A statement shows how much your doctor’s office billed your insurance company for the services you received. What are the twoRead More →

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Ordinary x-rays are the most common imaging tests. Others include ultrasonography, radioisotope (nuclear) scanning, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), and angiography. What are the four types of medical exams? Four actions are taught as the basis of physical examination: inspection, palpation (feel), percussion (tapRead More →

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“Medically Necessary” or “Medical Necessity” means health care services that a physician, exercising prudent clinical judgment, would provide to a patient. The service must be: For the purpose of evaluating, diagnosing, or treating an illness, injury, disease, or its symptoms. What is an example of Medical Necessity? The Definition ofRead More →

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Medical coding is the process of translating important medical information into simple codes for the purpose of documenting medical records and for medical billing. This standard system of medical coding allows a more seamless transfer of medical records and more efficient analysis to track health records of patients. What areRead More →

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MCI recognises PG degrees of Five countries only namely USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Is Indian PG degree valid in USA? In USA, an Indian student after completion of MBBS cannot practice directly since the basic level of study to practice is postgraduate medicine in USA. USMLE hasRead More →

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Preventive and Social Medicine / Community Medicine (PSM) Page 1. Preventive and Social Medicine / Community Medicine (PSM) A. The teaching of Social & Preventive Medicine shall place throughout the teaching period. What is PSM subject in MBBS? MBBS PSM – For medical students worldwide who want to discuss PreventativeRead More →