Which Organization Published Diagnostic and Procedure Coding Competencies for Outpatient

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which organization published diagnostic and procedure coding competencies for outpatient services and diagnostic coding and reporting requirements for physician billing?

• A) American Management Association (AMA)
• B) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• C) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• D) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

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