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elizabeth18

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on: Jul 12, 2018
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?

Question 2

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


milbourne11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
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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