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Exam RHIA topic 1 question 220 discussion

Actual exam question from AHIMA's RHIA
Question #: 220
Topic #: 1
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A disadvantage of adopting SNOMED for diagnosis coding is that it

  • A. is too difficult to use as a reimbursement system.
  • B. is not compatible with computer technology.
  • C. would hinder communication among diverse computer systems.
  • D. is not possible to conduct outcomes research with SNOMED.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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Atieno
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Does not work interface well with terminology for end users. Reimbursement may be inaccurate
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Raffi
3 years, 5 months ago
SNOMED stands for Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine. Created by CAP (College of American Pathologists) in 1973, allows consistent way to index, store and retrieve data across the specialties and sites of care. Please comment further about this. Thanks
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