Sanitized Statistics Result from

question 6

Multiple Choice

Sanitized statistics result from

• A)quantifying something so vague that it should only be approximated.
• B)using a mean or a median when the mode should have been used.
• C)manipulating numbers to obscure the facts and make a situation appear positive.
• D)entering rounded numbers into calculations.

Identify the symbols and their meanings in the CPT manual.

Understand the use and selection of modifiers in medical coding.

Recognize the different components of CPT codes and their formatting.

Distinguish between various reasons for medical coding adjustments such as downcoding.

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Definitions:

Negative Externalities

These are unintended and adverse effects of a product or economic activity that impact third parties who are not directly involved in the activity.

National Parks

Areas of natural beauty, historical significance or ecological importance, protected by the government for public enjoyment and preservation.

Public Good

An item or service offered to every member of a community for free, supplied either by public authorities or by a private entity or group without seeking financial gain.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, cannot be traded in a market, and is available for everyone to use, often leading to overuse and depletion.