Inpatient Coders Usually Obtain CCS Certification, Whereas Physician Office Coders

question 15

True/False

Inpatient coders usually obtain CCS certification, whereas physician office coders choose CCS-P and/or CPC certification.

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Assertive

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in expressing one's rights, desires, or opinions.

Domineering

Exhibiting overbearing control or dominance over others, often disregarding the feelings or opinions of others.

Teen Years

The period of life that follows the onset of puberty and precedes legal adulthood; generally considered to span from ages 13 to 19.

Male Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced primarily by the testes in males that are responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics and reproductive functions; testosterone is a primary example.