Question

re integrated into the EHR system to analyze patient nerate codes based on specific terms and phrases. 6 ation and to ge a. Encoder b. CAC c. ICD-9-CM d. ICD-10 documen- is a tool used by coders to aid in assigning the most appropriate codse. 7. a. An encoder b. CAC c. ICD.9-CM d. ICD-10 8. Implementing the Medicare DRG system was an attempt to a. organize how claims are submitted. b. track additional information on charges. c. pay for only certain diseases. d. control the high cost of treating patients 9. is built into most encoders. a. CAC b. Reference software c. ICD-9 codes d. The ability to query physicians 10. The significance of POA is that a. the patient might not be justified for hospitzalization. b. it puts the patient in a different payment category c. payment may not be made for a portion of the claim if the condition arises during the hospital stay and was not present on admission. d. it is only captured for statistical purposes.

Answer 1

6. b. CAC - Computer Assisted Coding

7. d. ICD 10

8. d. control the high cost of treating patients

9. b. Reference software

10. d. it is only captured for statistical purposes