A Review of Individual Cases by a Committee to Make

question 14

Multiple Choice

A review of individual cases by a committee to make sure that services are medically necessary is called a(n)

• A) credentialing committee review.
• B) peer review committee evaluation.
• C) utilization review.
• D) audit committee review.

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Definitions:

Diverticulitis

Inflammation of the diverticuli, which are abnormal dilations in the intestine.

Intestinal Wall

The multi-layered tissue lining the intestines, responsible for nutrient absorption and barrier protection against pathogens.

Abnormal Dilations

unusual expansions or widenings of vessels, cavities, or organ passages in the body.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that involve the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the breakdown of waste products.