Chapter 2: Important of ICD-10-CM Codes

Question 1

ICD-10-CM Codes are assigned to?

Answer 1

Diagnoses, conditions, injuries and symptoms documented by the health care provider.

Question 2

Why do Insurance claims require ICD-10-CM Codes to provide?

Answer 2

Medical reasons for the health care services and procedures that are provided to the patient.

Question 3

Encounter forms list the most common diagnoses (and the ICD-10-CM Codes) see in the office and serve as?

Answer 3

A source document for submitting medical claims to the payer.

Question 4

Preauthorization forms use ICD-10-CM Codes to justify?

Answer 4

Medical necessity of the requested testing, equipment, or medication.

Question 5

Does Scheduling inpatient admissions or outpatient testing require ICD-10-CM Codes?

Answer 5

Yes.