The "Cooperating Party" Responsible for Maintaining the ICD-9-CM Disease Classification

question 1649

Multiple Choice

The "cooperating party" responsible for maintaining the ICD-9-CM disease classification is the

• A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• B) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
• C) American Hospital Association (AHA).
• D) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregone alternatives when a decision is made, representing the benefits that could have been gained by choosing the next best alternative.

Labor-intensive

Refers to a type of industry or process that requires a large amount of human labor to produce goods or services, as opposed to being heavily automated.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors.

Specialization

The process of focusing on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill, often resulting in increased efficiency and productivity in economic contexts.