Exam 6: Nomenclatures and Classification Systems

Cost of and utilization of services are among the most significant areas to review in case mix analysis.

Which of the following are nomenclatures that lend themselves to automated use?

Which of the following is an example of a comprehensive nomenclature that crosses lines of specialization?

The language of medicine forms the basis for the understanding and management of health information.

The Unified Medical Language System project has resulted in a set of three Knowledge Sources. Name and describe one of them.

How many chapter titles are in the tabular for Volume 1 of the ICD-9-CM coding book?

The ICD-9-CM has ____________________ volumes.

When using the CPT system, the coder should evaluate the following three components: ____________________, ____________________, and ______________________________.

What is the term for a chosen set of words, usually arranged in alphabetical order, that are understood and accepted by a community.

SNOMED is a nomenclature developed and published by the American College of Surgeons.

An example of a model that is a classification system which groups patients who are medically related by diagnosis, treatment, length of stay, age, and sex would be

Match the word with the best description. -a chosen set of words, usually arranged in alphabetical order, understood and accepted by a community

Match the term with its description. -automated programs that seek the highest paying DRG based on the codes assigned and in compliance with prevailing regulations

Match the term with its description. -persons who are responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of vocabularies and classification systems

Access to the Unified Medical Language System's three (3) Knowledge Sources is fairly expensive, but most health care organizations find the information invaluable and well worth the cost.

ICD-10 will be implemented in what year?