Medical Terminology
This prefix meaning "within" is used to describe the inside or internal aspects of a structure
What is "endo-" ?
ICD-10-CM guidelines instruct coders to assign codes for this when no definitive diagnosis has been established.
What are "signs and symptoms"?
This is the largest gland in the human body; responsible for producing bile to aide digestion.
What is the Liver?
A suffix meaning "middle"
What is "media" ?
This term describes the primary reason for the patient's encounter.
What is the principal diagnosis?
This nerve is the longest and thickest in the human body.
What is the sciatic nerve?
This root word refers to extremities, particularly the hands and feet.
What is "acr/o" ?
If the provider documents a diagnosis as "borderline" at the time of discharge, the condition is classified as ________ (confirmed/suspected) ?
What is confirmed?
This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the growth of bone and muscle.
What is human growth hormone?
What is "black or dark"?
These diagnosis codes should be used in conjuction with history codes to explain continued surveillance for a condition that has been fully treated and no longer exists.
What is a "follow-up" code?
The iris regulates light entering the eye with this type of response.
What is a parasympathetic response?
This suffix is used to describe conditions that are "serious" or "severe".
What is "gravis" ?
When a patient is admitted to observation for complications following surgery, the _______ is reported as primary diagnosis. (Reason for surgery/Complication)
What is the reason for surgery?
What is the cochlea?