These Are Assigned to Every HCPCS/CPT Code Under the Medicare

question 617

Multiple Choice

These are assigned to every HCPCS/CPT code under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system to identify how the service or procedure described by the code would be paid.

• A) geographic practice cost indices
• B) major diagnostic categories
• C) minimum data set
• D) payment status indicator

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Definitions:

Cooperating

The act of working together towards a common goal or purpose, often requiring compromise or collaboration.

Common Goal

An objective or purpose shared by multiple individuals or groups, aiming to achieve a mutual outcome.

Group

A collection of at least two people who are doing or being something together.

Prisoner's Dilemma

A scenario in game theory where two individuals act in their own interest but could achieve a better outcome through cooperation.