________ Were Created to Measure the Value of One Procedure

question 4

Multiple Choice

________ were created to measure the value of one procedure compared to other procedures.

• A) Fee schedules
• B) Reimbursement methodologies
• C) Procedure codes
• D) Charge masters
• E) Relative value units

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Definitions:

Serotonin Reuptake Blockers

A class of drugs that inhibit the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, thus increasing its availability and helping to improve mood.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person's everyday activities.

Tricyclic Antidepressant Drugs

A class of medications used to treat depression that work by blocking the absorption (reuptake) of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.