For Which Reason Are Procedure Codes NOT Used

question 50

Multiple Choice

For which reason are procedure codes NOT used?

• A) To set fees
• B) To identify and/or justify medical services a patient received
• C) To collect statistics about frequency and effectiveness of procedures
• D) To determine how frequently certain diseases occur in the population

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