Which Patient Numbering System(s) Always Assign(s) the Next New Number

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which patient numbering system(s) always assign(s) the next new number in the system to new or readmitted patient to his or her health history?

• A) unit numbering system
• B) both unit and serial numbering systems
• C) both serial and serial-unit numbering systems
• D) terminal digit numbering system

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