If a Medical Coder Changes All Short Forms of Words

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a medical coder changes all short forms of words like Jr or Sr, or St or Rd, to their full length, then this is called data ______.

• A) scrubbing
• B) enhancement
• C) constraints
• D) harmonization

---

Definitions:

Scientific Management

A system of management that emphasizes careful alignment of worker training, incentives, and supervisory support with job requirements.

Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a feeling of contempt for other cultures.

Active Listening

The practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said.

Communication Efficiency

The effectiveness with which information is exchanged within an organization, ensuring that messages are delivered clearly, quickly, and understood as intended.