Which of the following statements most accurately defines administrative data?

A. basic identification and financial data routinely collected on every patient
B. an ordered set of documents or a collection of data that contains a complete and accurate description of a patient's history, condition, diagnostic and therapeutic treatment, and the results of treatment
C. raw facts and figures
D. data collected and maintained related to the patient's health and course of treatment and care


Answer: A

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