Statutes

question 1

Multiple Choice

Statutes

• A) first appear as slip laws
• B) are published as session laws (organized chronologically)
• C) are published in codes (organized by subject matter)
• D) b and c
• E) a, b, and c

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Definitions:

Diagnosis Codes

Diagnosis codes are part of a standardized system used in healthcare to categorize and document diseases, symptoms, and conditions.

Health Care Provider

A professional or organization that offers services to diagnose, treat, or support the health and well-being of patients.

External Cause Code

A coding system used to describe the external cause of an injury, poisoning, or other adverse effects encountered by a patient.

Initial Encounter

The first meeting or consultation between a patient and healthcare provider for a new medical issue.