Coding Guidelines for Uncertain Diagnoses Were Developed for Inpatient Reporting

question 22

True/False

Coding guidelines for uncertain diagnoses were developed for inpatient reporting and do not apply to outpatients.

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Definitions:

Bogus Reasons

False, misleading, or unfounded reasons provided to justify a decision or action.

Ineffective Techniques

Strategies or methods that fail to achieve the desired outcome or results, often due to a lack of efficiency or appropriateness in application.

Secrecy

Attempting to hide a conflict or an issue that has the potential to create conflict.

Hide A Conflict

The act of concealing disagreements or tensions in a group or organization to present a façade of unity or to avoid addressing the underlying issues.