An encoder that prompts the coder to answer a series of questions and choices based on the documentation in the medical record is called a(n)

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A logic-based encoder uses logic to prompt the coder to answer questions about the documentation in the medical record in order to assign the most accurate codes. Automated codebook refers to a pre-determined list of codes that can be searched for manually, and a grouper is used to group related codes together for reimbursement purposes. Automatic code assignment refers to a system where codes are assigned automatically without human intervention, which is not currently possible in medical coding due to the nuances and complexities of medical documentation.

An Encoder That Prompts the Coder to Answer a Series