Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a medical facility's on-site coding expert?
A. Encrypting electronic medical records to keep them secure
B. Ensuring that staff members properly use CPT and ICD-9 codes
C. Checking coding changes monthly
D. Submitting new CPT codes to the American Medical Association
Answer: B
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