Why Were Diagnosis Codes Developed

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why were diagnosis codes developed?

• A) To track disease processes
• B) To classify the cause of disease
• C) To collect data for medical research
• D) To evaluate hospital service utilization
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Need For Uniqueness

The drive or desire within individuals to distinguish themselves from others by acquiring or possessing unique characteristics, behaviors, or products.

Psychogenic Needs

Psychological desires or necessities that motivate individuals to act in certain ways, including need for recognition, esteem, and belonging.

Fine Arts

Creative art forms, such as painting, sculpture, dance, theater, and music, appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

Maslow's Theory

A hierarchy of human needs that posits individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy specific tiers of need, from basic physiological ones up to self-actualization.