The ___________________ Is a Standardized System of Assigning Diagnostic Codes

question 12

Multiple Choice

The ___________________ is a standardized system of assigning diagnostic codes to diseases, injuries, abnormalities and various signs and symptoms for the purpose of classification, reimbursement, and statistical analysis.

• A) International Classification of Diseases
• B) Quality-Adjusted Life Years
• C) International System of Disease Classification
• D) International Classification of Symptoms

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Definitions:

Bacterium

A large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms, typically a few micrometers in length, which exist in various shapes and can be found in almost every habitat on Earth.

Tuskegee Study

A notorious and unethical clinical study conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service studying the progression of untreated syphilis in African American men.

Subjects

Individuals who participate in a study, experiment, or any form of research, providing data for analysis.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by distinct stages and symptoms ranging from sores to serious systemic effects if untreated.