When These Are Good, _______________ Help Make Us Healthier and Extend

question 47

Short Answer

When these are good, _______________ help make us healthier and extend our lives.

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Definitions:

Fraudulent Coding

Involves incorrect or deceptive medical coding practices intended to unjustly increase reimbursement from healthcare payers.

Code Linkage

Analysis of the connection between diagnostic and procedural information in order to evaluate the medical necessity of the reported charges. This analysis is performed by insurance company representatives.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of the nature or cause of a health problem through examination, testing, and analysis.

Procedural Information

Details or instructions regarding how to carry out specific procedures or processes, often used in a medical, technical, or administrative context.