It Is Important for Coders to Understand

question 9

Multiple Choice

It is important for coders to understand:

• A) medical terminology.
• B) anatomy and physiology.
• C) the Physicians' Desk Reference.
• D) medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.

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Definitions:

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory involved in learning and retaining the ability to perform tasks, often referred to as muscle memory.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to remember meanings, concepts, facts, and knowledge about the external world.

Sensory Register

The component of the memory system where sensory information is stored in its raw form very briefly before it begins to be processed.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory for performing certain skills and tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.