Multiple Choice
Medical assistants have the trust of the physician and practice that employs them. A medical assistant must
A) adhere to ethical standards concerning assigning and reporting codes clearly.
B) be responsible and knowledgeable to ensure that no fraud takes place in coding.
C) be responsible and knowledgeable to ensure that no fraud takes place in claim submission.
D) All of the above
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