Standard of ethical coding

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When using a query form the coder should keep a factual/clinical information (clinical indicators) and should not "lead" the physician toward a particular answer. True or False?

Although MS-DRGs are primarily used for payment, the hospital can use the data for many other purposes. Choose that all apply.

a. reports to identify the top ten MS-DRGs
b. Planning the facility picnic
c. Utilization patterns among similar groups of patients
d. Appropriateness of service.

Which of the following is an official coding advice publication developed through the four cooperating parties? (AHA, AHIMA, HCFA, NCHS)

a. AHA Coding Clinic
b. For the Record
c. IDC-9-CM Coding Handbook with Answers (Faye Brown)
d. AHIMA Journal

What organization produces the "Standard of Ethical Coding"

a. AMA
b.AHIMA
c. AHA
d. Office of the inspector general.

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