In Addition to the Reimbursement Process, ICD-9-CM Codes Are Used

question 66

Short Answer

In addition to the reimbursement process, ICD-9-CM codes are used by outside agencies to:
A)forecast healthcare needs.
B)conduct studies of disease trends.
C)review costs and evaluate facilities.
D)all of the above.

• A)forecast healthcare needs.
• B)conduct studies of disease trends.
• C)review costs and evaluate facilities.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Rejection Identification Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals may strengthen their identification with a rejected group, thereby preserving their self-esteem.

Discriminated

Treated differently or unjustly on the basis of race, age, sex, or other attributes, often resulting in disadvantage or exclusion.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or social group.

Biases

Prejudices or inclinations that affect judgment, causing partiality or favoritism in decision-making, often leading to unfair outcomes.