A Code for Prematurity Should Not Be Assigned by the Coder

question 19

True/False

A code for prematurity should not be assigned by the coder unless there is documentation of the prematurity by the provider.

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Definitions:

Age Discrimination

The unequal treatment of individuals due to their age, particularly in employment settings.

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average value of a set of numbers.

Distribution

The process by which goods or services are spread or made available to consumers or through which phenomenon are spread across a population or area.

Misleading

Information or statements that lead to incorrect impressions, interpretations, or understanding, often intentionally.