English Explanatory Dictionary

upcode

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The behavioral norms which influence how software (or "downcode") is produced.
verb
  1. To change the diagnostic code of a patient's condition from the correct code to one for which a larger amount can be billed.
  2. To give an improved code or rating to something.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpkəʊd/ /ʌpˈkəʊd/

Word forms

upcode upcodes upcoding upcoded

Etymology

From up- + code.

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