Christmas
The first line mentions "dashing through the snow" in this song.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
What does "Dx" stand for?
What is "Diagnosis".
HCC stands for this, indicating conditions are ranked by severity.
What is Hierarchical Condition Category?
This bird is the most popular main course for Christmas dinner in America, though goose was once more traditional in England.
What is a turkey?
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
What is "Join in any reindeer games".
What's a golden rule for coders?
What is "Don't code or bill for it if it's not documented in the medical record".
This acronym (Monitoring, Evaluating, Assessing, or Treating) is used to help providers remember how to document chronic conditions for HCC coding.
What is MEAT?
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch?
What is Eggnog?
In the classic song, “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
What is "An old silk hat".
What modifier is used for a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure (e.g., office visit + tetanus shot)?
What is "Modifier 25".
This specific certification is available for coders who specialize in risk adjustment and HCC coding.
What is a CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) certification?
This tart red sauce is a staple side dish, made from berries native to North America.
What is cranberry sauce?
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
What is " Scott Calvin".
What does a triangle (▲) symbol next to a CPT code mean?
What is "The code was revised for the current year".
True or False: When a patient has a "history of" a condition, an active HCC code can always be assigned.
What is False? (The condition must be currently present and managed.)
In the movie Elf, Buddy lists this sweet syrup as one of the four main food groups (along with candy, candy canes, and candy corns).
What is maple syrup?
How many pounds does the average person gain at Christmastime?
What is "One to two pounds".
What does the 'X' often represent in ICD-10-CM?
What is "A placeholder for future expansion or to ensure correct code length".
This score, calculated using a formula including HCC and demographic factors, represents a patient's overall health status and helps predict future costs.
What is the Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) score?
This traditional British dessert, filled with dried fruits and spices, is famously doused in brandy and set on fire before serving.
What is Christmas pudding (or plum pudding)?