ICD-10-CM far exceeds ICD-9-CM in the number of codes provided, having been expanded to __________

a. delete fifth digits for some codes
b. include health-related conditions
c. mandate assignment of just three characters
d. reduce specificity at the sixth-digit level

b

Health Professions

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Features of a preferred provider organization (PPO) includes which of the following?

A. It contracts with healthcare providers to form a network. B. It offers members financial incentives to use network providers. C. A PCP arranges, provides, coordinates, and authorizes all aspects of a member's healthcare. D. It employs salaried physicians who treat members in facilities it owns and operates.

Health Professions

The length of time between ____ and ____ can hurt the ability to disseminate information on whether policy and environmental interventions work.?

A) success; failure B) implementation; improvement C) legislation; laws D) impact; consequences

Health Professions