Patti Wolfe, a Coding Supervisor at the Local Hospital, Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

Patti Wolfe, a coding supervisor at the local hospital, is auditing the quality of ICD-10-CM coding. She may start by running which type of index to scan for obvious inaccuracies?

• A) procedure
• B) master patient
• C) disease
• D) provider

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Definitions:

Non-Coding DNA

DNA sequences that do not code for proteins but have regulatory and other functions, making up a large portion of the genome in many organisms.

Non-Coding Portions

Segments of DNA or RNA that do not code for proteins but have roles in gene expression and regulation.

Human DNA

The complex molecule that carries genetic information crucial for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of humans.

TPOX 8,8 Repeat

Refers to a specific pattern or sequence within the genetic marker TPOX often used in DNA analysis, particularly in forensic science, indicating an 8,8 allele repeat.