A Standard, Nationwide Rule Must Be Followed in Establishing a Records

question 98

True/False

A standard, nationwide rule must be followed in establishing a records retention schedule.

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Definitions:

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can interfere with urinary function in men.

E Codes

Codes in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system used to classify environmental events, circumstances, and conditions as the cause of injury, poisoning, and other adverse effects.

Diagnosis Code

The way a diagnosis is communicated to the third-party payer on the healthcare claim.

Occupational Hazards

Risks or dangers that are associated with specific professions or workplaces, potentially causing injury or illness to employees.