In hospice, coding additional ___________________ ________ helps build a diagnosis database that can be used to evaluate not only the quality of care given, but also the components of various diagnosis groups.
A) HHRGs
B) procedures
C) signs and symptoms
D) major diagnostic categories
Question 2
The Palliative Performance Scale ___________________ __________.
A) electronically tracks census data
B) titrates medications for pain relief
C) rates the effectiveness of hospice services
D) assesses the patient's physical, functional, and mental status