The Factors That Vary from One Patient to the Next

question 11

Short Answer

The factors that vary from one patient to the next, for example, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, age, are known as ___________________.

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Definitions:

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, taxes, and opportunity cost.

Order Costs

Expenses incurred when ordering and receiving goods, which may include costs related to processing, shipping, and handling.

Economic Order Quantity

The ideal order quantity a company should purchase to minimize its inventory costs including holding, shortage, and order costs.

Carrying Cost

This is the total cost of holding inventory, including storage, handling, insurance, and opportunity costs.