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elizabeth18

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Which disease classification system is used by hospitals and medical centers for dental patients who are treated as inpatients, hospital outpatients, or emergency room patients?

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List the three main coding systems used in dentistry for reporting services and procedures.



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Answer to Question 1

International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

Answer to Question 2

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), HCPCS (Health Care Common Procedural Coding System), and CDT (Current Dental Terminology)



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