chptr 3 the coding process Flashcards

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alphabetic index

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the section of a code book showing all codes, from A to Z, by the short code descriptions

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alphanumeric

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containing both letters and numbers

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coding process

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the sequence of actions required to interpret physician documentation into the codes that accurately report what occurred during a specific encounter between health care professional and patient

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linking

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confirming medical necessity by pairing at least one diagnosis code to at least one procedure code

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main section

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the section of the CPT code book listing all of the codes in numeric order

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notations

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alerts and warnings that support more accurate codes in a specific code set

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official guidelines

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a listing of rules and regulations instructing how to use a specific code set accurately

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symbols

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Marks, similar to emojis, that provide additional direction to use codes correctly and accurately

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tables

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the section of the ICD 10 PCS code book listing all of the codes in alphanumeric order, based on the first three characters of the code.

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tabular list of diseases and injuries

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the section of the ICD 10 CM code book listing all of the codes in a alphanumeric order.

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