Proper Coding Can Mean Financial Success or Failure of a Medical

question 53

True/False

Proper coding can mean financial success or failure of a medical practice.

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Direct Materials

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Production Costs

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Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting overhead, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.

Net Profit

The remaining income after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.