The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Was Developed for Use

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) was developed for use in coding services for ____.

• A) Blue Cross
• B) HMOs
• C) Medicare patients
• D) Medicaid patients
• E) managed care patients

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Attitudes

Persistent patterns of thought that are counterproductive and interfere with an individual's functioning or well-being.

Bulimia Nervosa

A psychological eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.

Cognitive Techniques

Psychological strategies used to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, aiming to improve mental health and well-being.

Conversion Disorder

A disorder in which bodily symptoms affect voluntary motor and sensory functions, but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases.