Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Concurrent Coding

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of concurrent coding?

• A) Allows the facility to bill the insurance company prior to discharge
• B) Ensures that all clinical personnel are aware of the admitting diagnosis
• C) Gives the physician the correct principal diagnosis
• D) Helps determine the estimated length of the patient's hospital stay

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Definitions:

Schedule Variance

A project management metric that measures the difference between the planned and actual progress of a project.

Earned Value

A project management technique that measures project performance and progress in an objective manner.

Planned Value

In project management, it refers to the estimated monetary value of the work planned to be completed at a certain point in the project's timeline.

Earned Value Management

A project management technique that integrates scope, cost, and schedule to assess project performance and progress.