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Anajune7

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Using GEMs to find code matches is used only for:
 
  A) research and trending purposes.
  B) assigning codes to patient encounters.
  C) billing purposes after implementation.
  D) small volumes of data comparisons.

Question 2

GEMs help a coder:
 
  A) learn how to use the new code sets in ICD-10-CM.
  B) assign codes for specific patient encounters.
  C) determine which code is the single best translation.
  D) analyze and compare new and old codes.



tennis14576

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Many thanks to you.



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