Icd-9-Cm

Week 1 Assignment

The 7 Steps for correct ICD coding

1 Identify all terms in the diagnosis

2 Locate each main term in the Alphabetic Index.

3 Refer to any subterms indented under the main term.

4 Follow cross-reference instructions if the needed code is not located under the first main entry consulted.

5 Verify the code in the Tabular List.

6 Read and be guided by any instructional terms in the Tabular List.

7 Assign codes to the highest level of specificity.

1. In Volume 2 (the Alphabetical Index), the main term “Diaper rash” directs you to refer to this code in the Tabular List (Volume 1): ___________________

2. To assign a code for a poisoning or adverse effect, you would refer to this table: _____________________

3. A diagnosis for a condition or disease of the Respiratory System would fall within this code range: __________________

4. These types of codes are used to identify “Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Service”: ___________________

5. These types of codes are used to identify “External Causes of Injury and Poisoning”: ___________________

6. What does ICD-9-CM stand for? ___________________

7. Is code 282.42 a category, subcategory, or subclassification? ___________________

8. Is code 986 a category, subcategory, or subclassification? ___________________

9. Is code 422.0 a category, subcategory, or subclassification? ___________________

10. Is code 806.60 a category, subcategory, or subclassification? ___________________

11. Provide the correct description for code 070.43 from the tabular list. ___________________

12. Provide the correct description for code 274.11 from the tabular list. ___________________

13. Provide the correct description for code 348.1 from the tabular list. ___________________

14. Provide the correct description for code V69.4 from the tabular list. ___________________

15. Provide the correct description for code E912 from the tabular list. ___________________

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