The Suffix -Emia Means ______

question 5

Multiple Choice

The suffix -emia means ______.

• A)blood
• B)a disease or morbid process
• C)an inflammation
• D)tumor
• E)pertaining to

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Definitions:

Objective

Something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; a purpose or goal.

Ethical Coding

The practice of coding in a manner that is morally right and fair, ensuring reliability and integrity in data representation.

Upcoding

Using a code on a claim form that indicates a higher level of service, or a more severe aspect of disease or injury, than that which was actual and true.

American Health Information Management Association

A professional association for health information professionals involved in the management of medical records and healthcare information.