The Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines for Outpatient Services were
A. developed by the federal government and approved for use by hospitals and providers
B. mandated by individual state programs and adopted by private insurance companies
C. unfunded as a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
D. implemented by third-party administrators for use by all types of health care facilities
Answer (2)
The Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines for Outpatient Services have been developed by professional associations to standardize outpatient coding. They are widely adopted by healthcare providers and private insurance companies for accurate billing and reporting. These guidelines enhance efficiency in the healthcare system without being directly mandated by the government. ;
The Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines for Outpatient Services are developed by professional organizations to standardize outpatient coding. They are not mandated by the government but are widely adopted by healthcare providers and private insurers for accurate billing. These guidelines improve efficiency in the healthcare system and support proper patient care reporting.
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