If a Procedure Is NOT Documented in the Medical Record

question 43

True/False

If a procedure is NOT documented in the medical record, it cannot be reported or billed.

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Cohort

A group of people sharing a common characteristic, such as being from a given time period.

Longitudinal Study

Research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time, often used to observe development changes.

Developmental Factor

An element that contributes to the growth or evolution of an organism or system.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that follows the same subjects over a period of time, allowing for the observation of changes or developments.