Diagnostic and Procedural Coding

what type of coding is a universal language of numbers used for billing and reimbursement

diagnostic and procedural coding

accurate coding maximizes the

provider reimbursement

these are functions of an __: appointments, prescription services, billing procedures, insurance services, laboratory and other ancillary services, patient portal

EMR

this includes scheduling, reminders and confirmations

appointments

prescriptions can be written and printed from the EMR or transmitted to the pharmacy

prescription services

charges associated with the codes can be captured and entered in the system

billing procedures

eligibility can be verified and referrals can be managed

insurance services

orders can be generated from the EMR for services such as laboratory work or x-rays

laboratory and other ancillary services

a means of communication between the provider and patient to relay information, schedule appointments, access account information and send e-mails

patient portal

what type of physician order entry is this: when providers directly document orders into EMR, this point of care documentation allows for completion of the medical documentation at the time of visit

computerized physician order entry

OSHA is used for

employee safety measures

CDC provides recommendations to keep

patients and workers safe

the use of standard precautions greatly reduces the number of

healthcare associated infections