ICD-10
What do the letters ICD in ICD-10 stand for?
International Classification of Diseases
A category code is how many characters?
Three - Alphanumeric
What does Etiology mean?
the cause of a disease or condition.
What does the acronym HCPCS stand for?
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
Why do coders use Modifiers?
Modifiers are used to describe alterations to CPT code
The prefix -a means?
Without
Asymptomatic
What is mortality?
Cause of death
In ICD-10 what does the "Includes" note mean
Describes what is included in the catagory
What does Manifestation mean?
a symptom or sign of a condition
HCPCS has two levels; level one codes and level two codes. What are the two levels?
CPT
HCPCS
Modifier 23 is for unusual anesthesia; why is a written report required when this modifier is used?
It explains the unusual circumstances of why general anesthesia was needed and used.
The suffix -al means?
Pertaining to
What is morbidity?
Disease
In the ICD-10 what does the "Excludes1" note mean
Pure excludes - Not included in this section
What is the Integumentary System?
The skin and subcutaneous tissue
What is DME?
Durable Medical Equipment
When would Modifier 26 and Modifier TC be used?
TC - Technical component - technician + equipment
What does the suffix -osis mean?
Condition
In the ICD-10 index, How do you differentiate between a Main Term and a Sub Term?
Main term is in bold and capitalized
Sub Term is indented below the sub term
In the ICD-10 what does the "Excludes2" note tell you?
Excludes2 note indicates the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from and a patient may have both conditions at the same time.
When Excludes2 note appears under a code, acceptable to report code and the Excludes2 code together.
What does Congenital mean?
A condition that is present at birth
What are J Codes used for?
Injectable drugs given in the Doctor's office
What is Modifier 51 used for?
•Same Procedure, Different Sites
•Multiple Operation(s), Same Operative Session
•Procedure Performed Multiple Times
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation
How many chapters are in the ICD-10 code book?
21
In ICD- 10 what does "check 7" mean?
The code needs a 7th digit
What does the 19 signify in COVID-19?
This version of the Coronavirus was discovered in 2019?
Are HCPCS Codes used in both the Outpatient and Inpatient Settings?
No, HCPCS codes are only used in the Outpatient Setting
What is Modifier 50 used for?
Modifier 50 describes a Bilateral Procedure
What does the acronym CMS mean?
Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services
Providers are reimbursed based on CPT codes. why do we need ICD-10 codes?
ICD-10 codes give medical necessity to the CPT codes
What is Laterality?
Right or Left
What does a Gastroenterologist specialize in?
Conditions located in the stomach and small intestines
in which coding system does a coder code Ambulance Services?
HCPCS
In Ambulance Coding do we use modifiers?
Give an example
Yes, for the origin and destination
E=Residence
H=Hospital
What does the suffix -ic mean?
Pertaining to