What Can the Lack of Accuracy of Coding Affect

question 12

Multiple Choice

What can the lack of accuracy of coding affect?

• A) It can directly influence reimbursement to providers.
• B) It can correctly alter healthcare policies and guidelines.
• C) It can direct research endeavors.
• D) It can decrease a patient's deductible.

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Definitions:

Tax on Each Unit

A fixed amount of tax that is applied to each unit of a certain good or service that is sold.

Total Tax Collection

The cumulative sum of taxes collected by a government from individuals and businesses within a specific timeframe.

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as gasoline, cigarettes, and alcohol, typically imposed at the manufacturing or production level.

Supply Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the amount of the good that producers are willing to supply.