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Zero Waste International Alliance - ANS The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) is an international non-profit that develops standards to guide zero waste practices, policies and implementation for business, communities and individuals. Zero Waste - ANS Zero waste is an ethical, economic and ecologic guideline and practice to encourage people to change their lifestyle and to emulate sustainable, natural cycles by designing all "waste" into a resource. The zero waste...

Plastic trash in the oceans is hazardous to living things because - ANS All of these 80% of the trash that ends up in the oceans is - ANS Plastic Plastic trash may contain toxic chemicals like __________ that enter the ocean. - ANS Bisphenol A Plastic in the ocean - ANS Breaks down into molecule-sized polymers These extremely abundant plastics, when ingested can clog digestion and cause starvation. - ANS Plastic shopping bags It takes about ...

Xeriscaping - ANS Landscaping in a style which requires little or no irrigation and produces less waste. Waste -to- energy (WTE) - ANS The conversion of recovered solid waste into a usable form of energy usually through combustion at extremely high temperature Waste stream - ANS Waste material output of a facility Waste reduction - ANS The combined efforts of waste prevention, reuse, composting, and recycling practices. Waste generation - ANS T...

CPT stands for: - ANS Current Procedural Terminology Which anatomic site would you look under in the CPT to find carinal reconstruction? - ANS Trachea When the entry point for a catheterization is the aorta, what order would the right brachial artery be considered? - ANS Third Order Branch How often does CMS release updates for HCPCS Level II codes? - ANS Quarterly How many sections is the CPT manual divided into? - ANS 6 Where is specific c...

A patient was assessed for a hearing aid. Report code _____. - ANS V5010 Addition, endoskeletal system, below knee, alignable system. Assign HCPCS code(s). - ANS L5910 HCPCS level II _____ are attached to any HCPCS level I or II code to provide additional information regarding the product or service reported. - ANS modifiers The ICD-10-CM code for bilateral fused toes is - ANS Q70.23 Assistive listening device, alerting, any type. Assign HCPCS code(s)....

What is used to report services, procedures, and supplies that are not properly described in the CPT book? - ANS HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers The HCPCS Level II book has which of the following? - ANS alphanumeric listing alphabetic index Which of the following are transportation services that are coded from HCPCS Level II codes? - ANS Nonemergency van or taxi Ground and air ambulances Nonemergency car or bus When determining transportation codes, whi...

There are no codes designated as female only. TRUE OR FALSE - ANS FALSE Drugs approved for Medicare Part A are listed as National Drug Codes. TRUE OR FALSE - ANS FALSE A blue check mark next to a code indicates the code was previously deleted and has now been reinstated. TRUE OR FALSE - ANS TRUE ASC payment indicators identify the final status assigned to the code. TRUE OR FALSE - ANS FALSE The method of administration column in the Table of Drugs lis...

HCPCS Level II was introduced in 1983 after Medicare found that its payers used more than 100 different coding systems, making it a. unmanageable to publish manuals. b. proficient to assign codes. c. difficult to analyze claims data. d. expensive to reimburse services. - ANS difficult to analyze claims data. HCPCS Level II furnishes health care providers and suppliers with a __________ language for reporting professional services, procedures, supplies, and equipment. a. medic...

HCPCS level II was introduced in 1983 after Medicare found that its payers used more than 100 different coding systems, making it ___________. - ANS difficult to analyze claims HCPCS furnishes health care providers and suppliers with a _________ language for reporting professional services, procedures, supplies, and equipment. - ANS standardized Although the majority of procedures and services are reported using CPT (HCPCS level I), that coding system does not describe ____...

Medicare patient presents for a routine screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. CPT code 45378 was reported on the claim. The claim was denied as not covered. What code is billed for this procedure? - ANS G0121 What code(s) is/are reported for 67-year-old Medicare patient that presents for a routine gynecological exam with screening Pap and pelvic? - ANS G0101, Q0091 What is HCPCS Level II modifier GA used to indicate? - ANS ABN is on file What HCP...

A Codes - ANS Transportation services, medical surgical supplies, Administrative, miscellaneous, and investigational supplies, procedures, and services A9150-A9901 not covered by Medicare Part B. B Codes - ANS Supplies and equipment specific you and enteral and parenteral therapy. This is commonly used for tube feedings. Parenteral Nutrition is provided intravenously C Codes - ANS Pass-through items Surgical supplies and drugs specific to procedures performed und...

The HCPCS codes are - ANS 5 digits The first digit is a letter, followed by four numbers. The codes and descriptions are updated each year by CMS. The HCPCS Level II uses several symbols and conventions to alert coders to - ANS key pieces of information related to code assignment and/or reimbursement. Examples include the - ANS identification of new, revised, deleted, and reinstated codes and the identification of codes that represent services not covered by Medic...

Ostomy pouch, closed;without barrier attached (1 piece), each - ANS A5052 Ostomy accessory; convex insert - ANS A5093 Enteral formula for adults, used to replace fluids and electrolytes, 500ml=1 unit - ANS B4102 Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type - ANS B9002 Connective tissue (synthetic), nonhuman - ANS C1763 Implantable single chamber cardioverter defibrillator - ANS C1722 Implantable nonrate-responsive dual chamber pacema...

In relation to the eye, which of the following is the easiest for a pathological process to disrupt? - ANS Refractive strength You have been called for a 3 kg baby who was delivered just before your arrival. After his airway has been suctioned and tactile stimulation has been provided, he still isn't breathing on his own. At what rate would you ventilate this neonate? - ANS 30-60 breaths per minute A hockey player is involved in a high speed collision with a teammate. He...

What term is used to describe the process of removing damaged tooth structure and providing a secure place for restorative material? - ANS Preparation A patient presents with dental caries in the occlusal fissures and buccal pit of tooth #30 (mandibular right first molar). What would be the correct Black's classification for this cavity? - ANS Class I Only the dentist should update the patient's medical history. - ANS False What measures can be taken to per...

Pit and Fissure Anatomy - ANS Ideal place for the accumulation of acid- producing bacteria Saliva cannot clean deep pits and fissures on the molar The pits and fissures on the teeth are so small that even a single tooth brush bristle is too large to enter and clean them Barrier to Caries Development - ANS To provide a physical barrier to "seal off" the pit or fissure To prevent oral bacteria and their nutrients from collecting within the pit or fissure To f...

A resin material used to seal existing pit and fissures from the oral environment is called a dental sealant. - ANS True Dental composite sealant materials come in the following colors EXCEPT ____________. - ANS Silver Etched enamel has a dark, shiny appearance. - ANS False Glass ionomer sealants require that the area be completely dry for placement. - ANS False How long should the etchant remain in contact with the surface of the tooth? - ANS ...

according to the cochrane database of systemic review, what is the one year reducation in caries following properly placed dental sealants - ANS 86% how does the cost of placing dental sealant compare to the cost of placing an occlusal amalgam restoration - ANS a restoration cost twice as much as a sealant the need for placement of dental sealants has become more of a necessity because - ANS disease trends indicate the majority of caries are occlusal which of the...

What surfaces of the dental sealants is it applied? - ANS Occlusal Dental sealants may be applied by who? - ANS RDA under direct supervision What makes sealants the most effective? - ANS Deep fissures What are the two ways dental sealants bond? - ANS Mechanically and chemically What is the purpose of a pit & fissure sealant ? - ANS Preventive seal to prevent decay What is a sealant ? - ANS A hard resin material applied to a Carie fre...

What is the most effective way of isolation? - ANS Dry angle (dry aid or tip) What do you do if the tooth is contaminated after the etch before the sealant? - ANS re-etch for 5 seconds then sealant Fossae - ANS are the shaded areas and letter d is not the answer more second molars are sealed than the first molars? - ANS false can acrylate penetrate gloves? - ANS true salivary glands - ANS lacrimal is not part of the salivary glands ...