chptr 3 the coding process Flashcards
alphabetic index
the section of a code book showing all codes, from A to Z, by the short code descriptions
alphanumeric
containing both letters and numbers
coding process
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
linking
confirming medical necessity by pairing at least one diagnosis code to at least one procedure code
main section
the section of the CPT code book listing all of the codes in numeric order
notations
alerts and warnings that support more accurate codes in a specific code set
official guidelines
a listing of rules and regulations instructing how to use a specific code set accurately
symbols
Marks, similar to emojis, that provide additional direction to use codes correctly and accurately
tables
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.
tabular list of diseases and injuries
the section of the ICD 10 CM code book listing all of the codes in a alphanumeric order.