Using Three Codes to Report Procedures Rather Than One Combination

question 43

Multiple Choice

Using three codes to report procedures rather than one combination code is called:

• A) upcoding.
• B) unbundling.
• C) mutually exclusive coding.
• D) coding for coverage.

---

Definitions:

Puberty

The developmental stage in which a child's body begins to develop adult sexual characteristics and becomes capable of reproduction.

Breast Development

The process during puberty involving hormonal changes that result in the growth and maturation of breast tissue.

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual cycle in adolescent girls, a significant milestone in female puberty.

Parenting Style

The emotional climate and strategies employed by parents in raising their children, including authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved styles.