Explain the role of ICD-9-CM coding in the insurance industry


Insurance companies require the use of ICD-9-CM codes for the payment of health insurance claims and to determine the medical need for care.

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Which of the following techniques would be MOST helpful when assessing a 10-year-old child?

A) Assure the child that he hasn't been bad. B) Give him a toy to play with. C) Allow the child to answer questions for himself. D) Let him sit on his parent's lap.

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Which practice management system allows for a sharing of expenses without sharing profits and liability?

A. associate practice B. partnership C. sole proprietorship D. group practice E. corporation

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All of the following are examples of mental disorders, EXCEPT

A) Alzheimer's B) schizophrenia C) anorexia D) Parkinson's

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All chronic illnesses should be reported by each physician who cares for the patient regardless of whether treated during the encounter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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