A Candidate for Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) Certification Is

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Short Answer

A candidate for Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certification is motivated to:
A)improve his or her medical billing knowledge.
B)assist providers in obtaining maximum reimbursement for services.
C)develop new coding and documentation skills.
D)do all of the above.

• A)improve his or her medical billing knowledge.
• B)assist providers in obtaining maximum reimbursement for services.
• C)develop new coding and documentation skills.
• D)do all of the above.

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Definitions:

Precoded Data

Information that has been assigned predefined codes for the purpose of efficient processing and analysis.

Encounter Data

Encounter data refers to the detailed information collected during healthcare encounters, documenting patient services and interactions.

Electronic Medical Record

A digital version of a patient's paper chart, allowing for easier access and management of a patient's medical history.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.