A code listed next to a main term in the ICD-10-CM index is referred to as a(n) __________ code
a. category
b. default
c. etiology
d. unspecified
b
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A) whichever criteria is most beneficial. B) a combination of the criteria. C) a standard DG for the practice. D) all of the above.
Public health has a curative focus
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
All of the following are benefits of implementing EHRs except:
A. Access to a patient's medical information is available at the patient's point of care. B. The health-care provider can easily be informed of past medical history and family medical history. C. EHRs are more time-consuming than paper charts. D. The health-care provider can easily be informed and access immunization records.