Across
- 2. computer programs necessary for directing the computer hardware to perform specific functions; refers to the application programs
- 6. is a type of application software that manages the operations of a medical practice and is available from a variety of companies.
- 8. Anything you plug into a computer—for example, a printer, USB flash drive, monitor, or scanner.
- 10. software application that allows searching or browsing within CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9, and ICD-10 code sets, and Medicare coding guidelines.
- 11. times when the computer systems are not operating.
- 12. produces hard copies from computer files
Down
- 1. allow patients to communicate with the practice and providers, using a secure username and password
- 3. are used by hospitals, providers’ offices, and clinics to send and receive information over telephone lines.
- 4. a system of interconnected computer networks by which to access information from all over the world.
- 5. suite includes multiple applications programs bundled together, often with related functions.
- 7. the visible parts of a computer system (keyboard, disk drive, monitor, and printers).
- 9. permit providers to be contacted regardless of where they are.
- 11. spoken words; recorded voice communication.