Nyx-medical Solutions Interview Questions and Answers

The denial for a surgical code depends on the specific reason for denial.

• The denial could be due to lack of medical necessity

• The denial could be due to incorrect coding or documentation

• The denial could be due to exceeding the allowed number of procedures

• The denial could be due to the procedure being considered experimental or investigational

Screening is used to detect potential issues early on, while diagnostic tests are used to confirm a specific diagnosis.

• Screening tests are typically done on a large population to identify individuals at risk of a certain condition.

• Diagnostic tests are performed on individuals with symptoms or positive screening results to confirm a diagnosis.

• Screening tests are generally less invasive and less expensive compared to diagnostic tests.

• Examples of screening tests include mammogra...read more

The question is asking about various elements related to medical coding scenarios and tests like OB, duplex, ABI, NM, Mips, and LDCT.

• OB refers to obstetrics, which involves coding for pregnancy and childbirth-related services.

• Duplex refers to a type of imaging test that combines traditional ultrasound with Doppler ultrasound.

• ABI stands for ankle-brachial index, a test used to assess peripheral arterial disease.

• NM stands for nuclear medicine, which involves imaging techniques ...read more

Fracture types include closed, open, greenstick, comminuted, transverse, oblique, and spiral fractures.

• Closed fracture: bone is broken but skin is intact

• Open fracture: bone breaks through the skin

• Greenstick fracture: incomplete break in the bone, common in children

• Comminuted fracture: bone breaks into multiple pieces

• Transverse fracture: bone breaks horizontally

• Oblique fracture: bone breaks at an angle

• Spiral fracture: bone twists and breaks

I chose medical coding because of my interest in healthcare, attention to detail, and desire for a career with growth opportunities.

• Passion for healthcare industry

• Attention to detail

• Career growth opportunities