Asked by Stephanie Sandoval on May 01, 2024
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The primary condition for which a patient is receiving care is communicated to the third-party payer through a(n) ________ code on the healthcare claim.
Primary Code
A unique identifier used to specify or distinguish items, conditions, or statuses in a classification or coding system.
Third-Party Payer
An entity (other than the patient or healthcare provider) that pays for healthcare services, often an insurance company.
- Identify the differences between codes designated for standard health screenings and those for assorted diseases and conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between codes designated for standard health screenings and those for assorted diseases and conditions.