Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Purpose

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the purpose of coding?

• A) They are items used in the care and treatment of a patient.
• B) It provides evidence of what was provided to the patient and why.
• C) It enables the sharing of information, in a specific and efficient way, between all those involved in health care.
• D) It helps the physician summarize the patient's history in his or her notes.

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