Medical Coding Unit 4 Discussion

Each answer in APA format, reference search via website, 150 words.

Question 1:

There is a difference between the CPT definition of surgical package and the Medicare definition. Why you believe there is a difference, what difference, if any, it serves, and the impact of that difference. Make sure you are defining the two definitions in your response. Give an appropriate example of one or both of the CPT and Medicare surgical packages.

Question 2:

It is said that insurance companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield are raising co-payment for ER visits. The reasons for this more and more people are using the ER for physician visits, like the common cold instead of using the ER for emergency reason. Do you think this is fair to the policy holder? Do you think people should stop using the ER for the common cold and go to urgent care clinics?