The Coding Guidelines Are Published by the AHA in Coding

question 53

Multiple Choice

The coding guidelines are published by the AHA in Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM. This is the only official publication for ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and advice, which include:

• A) official coding advice and official coding guidelines.
• B) correct code assignments for new technologies.
• C) articles and topics that offer practical information.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Cooperative

An organization formed by individuals to market new products. Individuals in a cooperative pool their resources to gain an advantage in the market.

Crops

Plants cultivated by agriculturalists for use as food, feed, fiber, or fuel.

Trade Name

The name under which a business operates and is known to the public, distinct from the company's legal name.

Franchise

A business arrangement between an owner of a trade name or trademark and a person who sells goods or services under the trade name or trademark.