Lack of Necessary Data and Timeliness of Data Hinder the Use

question 33

True/False

Lack of necessary data and timeliness of data hinder the use of secondary information sources for research purposes.

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Definitions:

ICD-10-CM General Note

Instructional guidelines associated with the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification, used in medical coding and reporting.

Sequencing Instruction

The process of organizing instructions or events in a specific order for clarity and understanding.

Three to Seven Characters

A range often used to describe the length of codes in medical coding, indicating specificity and detail in diagnosis or procedures.

ICD-10-CM

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification, used for coding and classifying morbidity data.