What Are Professional Coding Specialists Obligated to Do

question 29

Multiple Choice

What are professional coding specialists obligated to do?

• A) Comply with the Privacy Rule
• B) Work for clearinghouses
• C) Release unauthorized private health information
• D) Unbundle codes

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Definitions:

National Government

The national government refers to the government of a whole nation, as opposed to subnational or local governments, and is responsible for the governance of a country.

Direct Election

A voting system where the public votes directly for representatives or leaders rather than through an intermediary, like an electoral college.

Collecting Taxes

The process by which a government or authority gathers monetary contributions from citizens and businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.

Popular Majority

The majority of total votes cast by the public in an election, as opposed to a majority of elected representatives or electoral votes.