Chapters 4 5 ost 248 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why must coders read all associated code descriptions in the Tabular list? - To match details in the physician documentation. To be in compliance with rules and guidelines. What would you find in the front of your code book that defines the rules and directions for accurate coding? - official guidelines The code that reports the most important reason for the patient's encounter is called the __________. - Principal diagnosis For what type of diagnosis must you code signs and symptoms in a...

Chapters 4-5: OST-248 Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass) Not elsewhere classifiable may appear in the - Answer️️ - Alphabetic index, Tabular list What would you find in the front of your code book that defines the rules and directions for accurate coding? - Answer️️ -official guidelines The code that reports the most important reason for the patient's encounter is called the __________. - Answer️️ -Principal diagnosis For what type of diagnosis must you code signs a...