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vicky

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Clear, concise wording in the medical record, using terminology consistent with the _______________, will facilitate reimbursement for services.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Discuss nephropathy in regards to diabetes.



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Answer to Question 1

prospective payment system

Answer to Question 2

Nephropathy occurs in 20-40 of individuals with diabetes and is the single leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) -- kidney failure that must be treated with dialysis or transplantation. Diabetes is the cause of 44 of new cases of CKD.



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