A Coder Can Tell That a Condition Is a Current

question 31

Multiple Choice

A coder can tell that a condition is a current condition and needs to be coded if:

• A) the physician wrote a prescription to treat the condition.
• B) the physician discussed therapy to treat the condition.
• C) the condition is what brought the patient to see the physician on this visit.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Efficient

The optimal use of resources to achieve the desired ends with minimal waste or effort, often related to production and allocation.

Economy

A system by which goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A situation in which all firms in a market are making zero economic profit, leading to a stable market condition where no new firms enter or exit.

Consumer Preference

The subjective tastes and preferences of consumers, which determine the demand for different goods and services.