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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Definitions:

Reaction Time

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus, often used as an indicator of sensory and neural processing speed.

Functional Age

An assessment of an individual's ability to perform tasks and roles expected of someone of their chronological age, often related to their physical, psychological, and social capabilities.

Reflexes

Involuntary and nearly instantaneous movements in response to a stimulus.

Gross Motor Skills

The abilities required to control the large muscles of the body for walking, jumping, balancing, and other physical activities.