When Coders Have Questions About Documented Diagnoses or Procedures/services, They

question 128

Multiple Choice

When coders have questions about documented diagnoses or procedures/services, they should use a __________ process to contact the responsible physician to request clarification about documentation and the code(s) to be assigned.

• A) medical coordination
• B) physician query
• C) quality assurance
• D) utilization management

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Definitions:

Consumption Function

An economic formula representing the relationship between total consumption and gross national income, indicating how income changes affect spending habits.

Aggregate Income

The total income earned by all factors of production in an economy over a specific time period, including wages, rents, interest, and profits.

Aggregate Consumption

The total amount of goods and services consumed in an economy over a given period of time.

Consumption Function

A formula that expresses the relationship between total consumption and gross national income.