The correct answer is; There is one representative from the National Center for Health Statistics and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The responsibility for the committee is to oversee the HIPPA codes for all medical diagnoses and all of the acute inpatient procedures.
Further Explanation:
In 2015, the ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee replaced the ICD-9-CM. This committee is comprised of of the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is a federal interdepartmental committee.
The committee takes the suggestions from the private and public sectors for any and all modifications. Proposals must be sent and any modifications that are suggested are needed before any scheduled meetings.
I would tell him that his health problems are completely confidential and that I would not tell his wife. If the wife asked me, I would say to talk to your husband he will explain everything.
