Currently in the United States,the Book Used for Coding Diagnoses

question 97

Multiple Choice

Currently in the United States,the book used for coding diagnoses in physicians' offices is called the:

• A) Diagnostic Guide for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• B) Diagnostic Codes for Third Party Payers
• C) International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)
• D) The AMA Manual of Essential Diagnostic Codes, Volume I

Assess the potential of HR functions becoming managed electronically.

Comprehend the process and implications of conducting an environmental scan for an organization.

Recognize the impact of government regulations and environmental factors on HR strategy.

Understand how external factors such as technology, the labor force, and legislation affect organizational strategies and HR practices.

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Definitions:

Acetone

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, widely used as a solvent and as a precursor to other organic compounds.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a strong base used in many chemical reactions, including saponification and the neutralization of acids.

Sodium Methoxide

A strong base and nucleophile used in organic synthesis, made by reacting sodium with methanol.

Major Alkene Product

The predominant alkene formed in a reaction, determined by factors like the stability of the resulting molecules or the mechanism of the reaction.