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15) A medical office assistant is reviewing a patient’s encounter that is documented in the
medical record prior to completing a CMS-1500 form. She notices that the physician
upcoded the encounter. The medical office assistant has the ethical obligation to
A. change the code.
B. debate the code.
C. alter the code.
D. down code the code.
16) When performing a 12-lead ECG, which of the following positions demonstrates correct
lead placement?
A. V4 is placed left midclavicular 5th intercostal space
B. V4 is placed left midclavicular 4th intercostal space
C. V5 is placed left midaxillary 5th intercostal space
D. V5 is paced left midclavicular 4th intercostal space
https://youtu.be/A9L7T4Pv6wg ECG
17) Which of the following forms must be signed by the patient and kept on file, allowing
physicians to be paid directly from the insurance carrier?
A. HIPAA waiver
B. CMS-1500
C. assignment of benefits
D. living will
