ICD-10-CM Flashcards
ICD-10-CM
International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification
Who develops ICD-10 codes?
WHO (World Health Organization)
WHO
World Health Organization
What is the distinction between Excludes1 and Excludes2?
Excludes1 means not coded here - the excluded code should not be coded at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note
Excludes2 means the condition is not included here - it isn’t included in the code listed above but it may be coded at the same time
If the reason for treatment is a primary malignancy, how is this situation coded?
the primary malignancy is listed first, followed by any metastatic site(s)
If the reason for treatment is a secondary malignancy, how is this situation coded?
the secondary malignancy is listed first, followed by primary malignancy
If the reason for treatment is a pregnant patient with a malignant neoplasm, how is this situation coded?
a code from subcategory O9A.1- (Malignant neoplasm complicating pregnancy) is sequenced first followed by a code for the neoplasm
If the reason for treatment is a complication associated with a neoplasm, how is this situation coded?
the complication is listed first, followed by a code for the neoplasm (an exception to this is anemia)
If the reason for treatment is complication from a surgical procedure for treatment of a neoplasm, how is this situation coded?
the complication is listed first, followed by a code for the neoplasm or history of neoplasm
If the reason for treatment is a pathologic fracture due to a neoplasm, how is this situation coded?
When the focus of the treatment is the focus of the treatment, a code from M84.5 (Pathologic fracture in neoplastic disease) is sequenced first, followed by a code for the neoplasm.
If the neoplasm is the focus of treatment, the code for the neoplasm is first, followed by a code for the pathologic fracture.
What does Adverse Effect mean?
the patient had an adverse effect of a drug that was correctly prescribed and properly administered
What does Poisoning mean?
improper use of a medication which includes overdose, wrong substance given or taken in error, wrong route of administration, interaction of drugs and alcohol, etc
What does Underdosing mean?
refers to taking less of a medication than is prescribed by a provider or a manufacturer’s instruction
What does Toxic Effects mean?
indicates a harmful substance is ingested or comes in contact with a person
