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Which artificial opening is NOT associated with an increase in your monthly capitation?
A. Enterostomy
B. Urostomy
C. Gastrostomy
D. Tracheostomy
E. All are associated with a capitation increase.
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The answer is E. All are associated with an increase in capitation.
If there is an artificial opening, even if it is not functional, code it using the “status of” code. It can increase your monthly capitation by up to 50%.