Ch 1: Terms Flashcards
The Rationale for and History of Coding
Classification
Grouping together of items for storage and retrieval
Compliance
Adherence to accepted standards
Credential
Degree, certificate, or award that recognizes a course of study taken in a specific field and that acknowledges the competency required
Diagnosis
Identification of a disease through signs, symptoms, and tests
Encoder
Coding software that is used to assign diagnosis and procedure codes
Ethics
Moral standards
“Federal Register”
The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of U.S. federal agencies and organizations
Nomenclature
System of names that are used as the preferred terminology
Procedure
A diagnostic or therapeutic process performed on a patient
Reimbursement
Payment for healthcare services
Terminology
Words and phrases that apply to a particular field