A provider often considers diagnoses that do not receive direct treatment during an encounter because they impact treatment of other conditions. It is appropriate to report codes for such diagnoses on the CMS-1500 claim because they have been __________.
A) discounted by the payer
B) included in coverage
C) medically managed
D) treated during the visit

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

These diagnoses are considered "medically managed" because they influence the treatment plan for other conditions, even if they are not directly treated during the encounter.

A Provider Often Considers Diagnoses That Do Not Receive Direct