Coding conventions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Medical Coding and Billing Certification (MCBC) Study Guide I The services medically necessary for diagnostic code linkage - correct answer What must a coder understand in order to determine the correct diagnosis code assignment? Correctly identifying primary and secondary insurance policies in order to preserve coordination of benefits - correct answer Avoiding the duplication of benefits paid by the primary and secondary insurance is achieved by: Use the combination code - correct answe...

After consulting with a physician, a coding supervisor has issued an internal policy stating that all bedside debridement be coded as excisional. Is this an ethical practice for a coding professional to follow? Why or why not? A. Yes, physician guidance provided basis for the policy. B. Yes, coding professionals must follow internal policies of the facilities where they are employed. C. No, coding supervisors cannot make internal policies without approval of administration. D. No,...

ICD-10-CM: General Coding, Guidelines and Conventions Latest Update Graded A+ Define: medical necessity - Care that is reasonable, necessary, and/or appropriate - Evidence-based clinical standards of care What does ICD-10-CM stand for? - International Classification of Diseases - Tenth Revision - Clinical Modification What is the ICD-10-CM? - diagnosis code set used to report diagnoses in all clinical settings What does ICD-10-PCS stand for? - International Classification of Di...

CAISS Exam (2024) || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+)CAISS Exam (2024) || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+)CAISS Exam (2024) || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+)CAISS Exam (2024) || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+)CAISS Exam (2024) || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Boxed & Bold Text - ANSWER - Represent AIS coding rules and conventions and contain directives to assist in the appropriate use of specific descriptions. Brackets - ANSWER - Denote inclusive or exclusive information...

Coding ICD-10-CM Latest Update Graded A+ Summarize the structure, content, and the five conventions that are followed in the Alphabetic Index. It contains in alphabetic order the main terms that describe all the diseases that are classified in the Tabular List. Main terms may be followed by related subterms or supported by supplementary terms. Five conventions apply to using the index correctly: Turnover lines are indented farther to the right than subterms See cross-references l...

CAISS Exam 2 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Boxed & Bold Text - Correct Answer- Represent AIS coding rules and conventions and contain directives to assist in the appropriate use of specific descriptions. Brackets - Correct Answer- Denote inclusive or exclusive information. Parentheseses - Correct Answer- Include synonyms or occasionally, non-clinical terms and provide a definition for the injury description

Section I. Conventions, General Coding Guidelines and Chapter Specific Guidelines Rated A+ Default Code The code that represents the condition most commonly associated with the term. Three character ICD-10-CM codes represent what level of code in the ICD-10-CM? Category Section I.A.1 Alphabetic Index and Tabular List The ICD-10-CM is divided into the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List. Section I.A.2 Format and Structure The ICD-10-CM tabular list contains categories, subca...

CDIP Domain 1: Clinical Coding Practice, Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate, Graded A Coding Clinic - -Valuable reference tool for coders that is published by AHA each quarter CPT - -Current Procedural Terminology MS-DRGs - -Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Groups CPT Assistant - -Monthly publication by the AMA that provides coding advice for CPT coding scenarios Encoder Nosology - -Provides coding professionals from the encoder company that are available to help answer tough...

AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding Latest 2024 Graded A+ Coding is recognized as one of the core health information management (HIM) functions within __________ healthcare. A Code of Ethics sets forth professional values and _______________ ethical principles. 1. Apply accurate coding practices that yield quality data. *Coding professionals shall:* 1.1. Support selection of appropriate health service related codes 1.2. Develop and comply with comprehensive internal coding practic...