Chap 18 pt 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Never code from
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the alphabetic index alone
2
Q
ICD 10 codes have
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minimum of 3 characters and maximum of 7
3
Q
A code is invalid if
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it has not been coded to the full number of characters required
4
Q
Step 1
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locate the diagnosis in the patients chart
5
Q
Step 2
A
determine the mainterm
6
Q
Step 3
A
find the main term in the alphabetic index of the most recent version of the ICD then verify in the tabular index
7
Q
Step 5
A
cross reference the code found in the alphabetic index to the tabular list
8
Q
Never code from the
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alphabetic index
9
Q
Format and structure of codes-codes are listed
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alphanumerically
10
Q
First character is
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a letter
11
Q
Four types
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abbreviations, punctuation marks, instructional notes, symbols
