Why did CMS and the CDC develop GEMs?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: GEMs were developed to be the authoritative source for comparing codes between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS.

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Explain in detail the purpose of the CDC

What will be an ideal response?

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Although medical assistants are presently not required to be credentialed, which two regulations are making credentialing a logical step in the hiring process? 

A. OSHA and HIPAA B. CLIA'88 and OSHA C. CLIA'88 and HIPAA D. HIPAA and AAMA E. AAMA and OSHA

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After processing in the stomach, the gastric contents are called __________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) from the diagnostic statement given

Chlamydia pneumonia

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