Coding And Billing Resources Flashcards

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ICD-9-CM codes are updated annually and take effect ___ 1st of each year.

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October

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___ coding is the process of assigning a number to a description of a patient’s medical condition, illnesses, or disease.

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Diagnostic

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___ coding is the act of assigning a code to a patient’s procedural or service.

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Procedural

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___ is defined as improper behavior or billing practices that result in financial gain.

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Abuse

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A patient goes to see his doctor in October 4, 2009. Her visit would be coded using the ___ version of the ICD-9-CM.

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2010

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An example of an accurate E code would be___.

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A. E085
B. E805<–
C. E-805
D. E0085

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A V code would be used when a patient sees the doctor for which of the following types of appointments?

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A. Physical Exam
B. Immunization
C. Well check up
D. All of the above <–

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Coding for a higher service that was actually provided in order to gain a higher reimbursement is called ___.

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Upcoding

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True or false: physicians use only volume III of the ICD-9-CM coding book.

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False

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An E code would be used in a case where a patient was bitten by a poisonous spider or snake.

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True

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Neoplasms can occur in any type of tissue anywhere in the body

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True

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Diastole occurs when he heart contracts

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False

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