Answer:
ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) are codes used to describe the primary diagnosis of a patient
CPT codes are the billing codes used for getting payment from insurance companies
Explanation:
ICD is the international standard for reporting diseases and health conditions including monitoring of disease. ICD-10 is the the 10th edition.
As explained above, ICD-10 codes describe the main/primary diagnosis this is followed by the CPT/billing code which describes how insurance companies should pay for said primary condition - making them dependent.
Modifiers are then used to give more information about the ICD-10 codes or adjust care descriptions, they provide extra details concerning a procedure or service provided by a doctor. They also help further describe a procedure code without changing its definition
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test which measures the electrical activity of your heart to show whether or not it is working normally. An ECG records the heart's rhythm and activity on a moving strip of paper or a line on a screen.
Explanation:
The purpose of population education is to help people understand the impacts of population change on lives and to develop decision-making skills. ... Population education leads to a greater awareness among students and teachers and a positive change in their attitudes.
