For Coding Purposes, Why Are Diagnosis Codes Important

question 10

Multiple Choice

For coding purposes, why are diagnosis codes important?

• A) They explain what the physician did for the patient.
• B) They establish the case for medical necessity.
• C) They indicate where the patient was treated.
• D) They describe which insurance policy the patient has.

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