Define Top-Down Planning and Bottom-Up Planning

question 81

Essay

Define top-down planning and bottom-up planning.

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Definitions:

Compliance Plan

A formal set of procedures and policies adopted by healthcare organizations to ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and professional standards.

New Patient

Patient that, for CPT reporting purposes, has not received professional services from the physician within the past 3 years.

Hemic/Lymphatic Systems

The bodily systems involved in the production and circulation of blood cells (hemic) and the network of vessels that transport lymph (lymphatic).

Surgery Section

The Surgery Section is a part of the CPT manual that provides codes and guidelines for reporting surgical procedures performed by healthcare professionals.