ICD-10
This convention would not be used in the tabular list.
Resulting in
A method of coding surgery that includes post-operative care
Global services
Coding at a higher level than necessary that results in increased charges to the patient
Upcoding
ICD
International Classification of Diiseases
What are reasons that it is important that the physician and the MA provide accurate coding
Details from providers assist the coders
MAs should stress the need for details to providers
Providers should be trained in coding to ensure accuracy
Only used when a diagnostic statement contains the exact phrase when coding neoplasm
In situ
in CPT-4, what type of code is described by the following entry:
+33961 each additional 24 hours
Add-on code
Collecting pertinent medical information needed to assign the correct code
Abstracting
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology
What are two ethical standards of coding
Understanding ethical coding
Stand your ground
Review notes from providers
What is the importance of diagnostic coding and why has it been used to standardize diagnoses
Ethical billing, proper reimbursement to facilities, services being covered for revenue
A detailed history takes the shortest amount of time
False
A code that indicates what exactly the patient was doing that resulted in injury or medical condition
Activity code
AMA
American Medical Association
When searching the Alphabetical index "radius" is an example of a(n)
Organ or anatomical site
The primary diagnosis represents the patient's most serious illness, regardless of the reason for the current encounter
False
When providing the CPT code for a vaccination, what additional CPT code must be included
Administration code
Coding at a lower level than necessary that results in lost revenue for the medical facility
Downcoding
NP
New patient
The process of breaking services or procedures into component parts and coding them individually
Unbundling
What is the purpose of the seventh digit in the ICD-10-CM coding process
Extension
Modifier
Term that means a procedure or service must have a supporting diagnosis
Code linkage
EP
Established patient
The physician in charge of a patient's care
Attending