Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
the chargemaster is a(n)
a. data entry screen used by coders to assign diagnosis and procedure codes to generate a diagnosis - related group.
b. document used by third - party payers and government plans to generate national provider identification numbers.
c. encounter form used by physicians and other providers to collect data about office procedures provided to inpatients.
d. computer - generated list used by facilities, which contains procedures, services, supplies, revenue codes, and charges.

Explanation:

A chargemaster is a comprehensive list that healthcare facilities use. It contains details about procedures (like medical procedures done), services (such as nursing care services), supplies (medical supplies used), revenue codes (for billing and accounting purposes related to revenue), and charges (the cost associated with each item in the list).

Answer:

d. computer - generated list used by facilities, which contains procedures, services, supplies, revenue codes, and charges.