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Functional activities

Functional activities are tasks performed as part of one's daily life that require physical or cognitive effort, such as walking, eating, dressing, and engaging in work or hobbies. These are often a focus in rehabilitation to ensure individuals can live independently.

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Healthcare Services and Management

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Activities of daily living (ADL) Ambulatory care Assistance level Coding audits CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology) Eyeglass prescriptions Gait observation HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) Inpatient pharmacy Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) IV medication preparation Joint mobilization Medical claims Medical records Medication Non-sterile compounding OTC (Over-the-counter medications) Patient advocacy Perioperative care Prescription verification Retail pharmacy Revenue cycle management (RCM) Sensory processing skills Sterile compounding Therapeutic exercise Triage Vital signs

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