ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Incorporate Much Greater Specificity and Clinical Information

question 92

Multiple Choice

ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS incorporate much greater specificity and clinical information, which results in __________.

• A) decreased sensitivity when refining grouping and reimbursement methodologies.
• B) enhanced ability to conduct public health surveillance
• C) increased need to include supporting documentation with claims
• D) reduced ability to measure health care services

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Definitions:

Certain Facts

Specific pieces of information that are true, verified, and indisputable.

Undue Influence

A situation where an individual is able to persuade another's decisions due to the relationship between the two parties, often leading to unjust or unnatural outcomes.

Excessive Pressure

The undue force or stress applied, mentally or physically, which exceeds normal or acceptable limits.

Special Relationship

A legally recognized relationship imposing a duty on one party to take care of another, reducing risk of harm.