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:

Extraneous Variable

In an experiment, a variable other than the independent variable that could influence the outcome of the experiment and must be controlled.

Independent Variable

An independent variable is a factor in a scientific experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed by the researcher to determine their effects on dependent variables.

Persuasive Speech

A form of communication aimed at convincing the audience to accept a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.