This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The ICD-10-CM index and its tabular list must both be used during code assignment because the ... (Read 61 times)

jparksx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jun 27, 2018
The ICD-10-CM index and its tabular list must both be used during code assignment because the ICD-10-CM index __________.
 a. always includes level of specificity, such as laterality
 b. contains a dash at the end of a codes, which is reported
  c. does not always provide the complete ICD-10-CM code
  d. includes characters that are not verified in the tabular list

Question 2

Which is the first step to assigning an ICD-10-CM code?
 a. Follow instructional notations about the ICD-10-CM index entry
 b. Locate a main term in the ICD-10-CM index
 c. Review official coding guidelines about the code selected from the ICD-10-CM index
  d. Verify the code selected in the ICD-10-CM tabular list


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

brbarasa

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 308
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


jparksx

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

tranoy

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

code brown code brown
Index of seed size and hardiness prior to, during, and after drought. Index of seed size and hardiness prior to, during, and after drought.
Example of Index entry for an anatomic site with a cross-reference. Example of Index entry for an anatomic site with a cross-reference.
Apply L stroke on terminus. Place your index and middle fingers on the left and right terminus; ... Apply L stroke on terminus. Place your index and middle fingers on the left and right terminus; ...
Cranial polarization. Lightly place both thumbs on the anterior fontanel, with both index fingers ... Cranial polarization. Lightly place both thumbs on the anterior fontanel, with both index fingers ...
Major Vitamins List Major Vitamins List
Video: Lipid digestion - mouth, stomach and small intestine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library