In what way do patient education documents differ from decision ...

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In what way do patient education documents differ from decision support documents?
 
  A) They are rarely available via electronic means.
  B) They tend to employ formal medical terminology.
  C) They often include illustrations and other graphic elements.
  D) They usually aren't evidence-based.

Question 2

ICD--9--CM
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[leahm14]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modifications is a system of standardized codes to classify mortality and morbidity. ICD--9--CM diagnoses codes are required on insurance claims to justify the need for the procedure or service performed. ICD --9--CM is also used to track and create statistics about causes of death. Students might also remember that the first two volumes provide a listing and an index ofdiagnosis codes and that the third volume lists codes for hospital inpatient procedures.Students might also add that diagnosis codes can be used as keys to protocols and care plans.