Surgical Pathology Testing Is Coded Based On

question 48

Multiple Choice

Surgical pathology testing is coded based on:

• A) the type of specimen (blood, urine, etc.).
• B) the anatomical site from which the specimen was taken.
• C) whether it is quantitative or qualitative.
• D) whether it is automated or non-automated.

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Definitions:

Current Yield

The annual interest payment of a bond divided by its current market price, used to compare the return on investment of different bonds.

Coupon Bond

A debt security that pays the holder a fixed interest rate (the coupon) periodically until maturity, at which point the principal is repaid.

Basis Point

A unit of measure used in finance to describe the percentage change in the value or rate of a financial instrument, equal to 1/100th of 1%.

Bond Prices

The cost or value of a bond, which can fluctuate based on interest rates, credit quality of the issuer, and other factors.