If an EHR's Coding Software Detects a Charge That Does

question 20

Multiple Choice

If an EHR's coding software detects a charge that does not match a diagnosis code, it may ____.

• A) refuse to process the file
• B) produce a flag to alert the medical office
• C) process the coding improperly
• D) bill the patient erroneously
• E) cause the computer to crash

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