Can a Health Care Facility Choose to Use Only SNOMED

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Essay

Can a health care facility choose to use only SNOMED instead of ICD-10-CM? Why or why not? How can these two data sets complement each other?

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Definitions:

Job Security

The probability that an individual will keep their job; a secure job is one where there is little risk of becoming unemployed.

Intrinsic

Relating to the fundamental nature or inherent qualities of something, often implying an internal motivation or value.

Extrinsic

Relating to external factors or rewards that motivate behavior, such as money, grades, or recognition, as opposed to intrinsic motivation which comes from within the individual.

Flextime

A flexible work schedule arrangement that allows employees to alter their start and end times, typically to accommodate personal needs and improve work-life balance.