Which Organization Is NOT Responsible for the Maintenance of ICD-10-CM

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which organization is NOT responsible for the maintenance of ICD-10-CM?

• A)National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
• B)American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• C)American Hospital Association (AHA)
• D)American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

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Definitions:

Deflation

A decrease in the general price levels of goods and services, often signifying an increase in the value of money.

Disinflation

A reduction in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.

Rate of Inflation

The percentage increase in the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy over a period of time, indicating how fast prices are rising.

Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate inflation.