Chapter One-Introduction to Medical Coding Systems

Name one of the three key locations where medical coding is used.

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What systems are utilized to check in and check out patients that are seen face-to-face in the outpatient physician practice and hospital settings or admitted to the inpatient setting?

What three incentive programs are combined into the MIPS program?

What are the three primary coding systems utilized to report services provided to patients?

What year was the Affordable Care Act passed?

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What is the process of reporting coded data to a variety of insurance payers for the purpose of getting reimbursement for services rendered within any practice or healthcare entity that is contracted with the payer and authorized to provide such services for the patient?

Which of the following healthcare plans requires a coordinator or representative arrange all treatment for the patient where a prior authorization is needed?

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