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In ICD-10-CM, the CM stands for ___ (two words)?
Clinical Modification
What do all I-10 codes start with?
letter
ICD-10-CM codes can have as many as _____ characters.
7
WHO stands for ___ (three words).
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The first nation to implement the world version of ICD-10 was the United States.
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There are 18 chapters in the United States I-10.
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I-10 is indexed in a similar manner as the I-9.
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The codes in the I-10 are alphanumeric.
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The acronym for the I-10 system that reports inpatient procedures is the:
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Terms in the Index are listed by:
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When more than one diagnosis is reported with one code, the code is this type of code:
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This organization developed and maintains the ICD-10 on a worldwide basis:
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This type of code expanded the injury codes in the I-10:
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I-10 codes are alphanumeric.
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All main terms in the I-10 Index are in bold.
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I-10 contains 17 chapters.
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All versions of the ICD-10-CM are based on the official government version.
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I-10 was issued in 1993 by ________________.
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The acronym used in the United States for the I-10 system that reports inpatient procedures is the ________________.
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A code that reports more than one diagnosis with one code is a ________________ code.
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What does the code C91.01 represent?
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What does the code Q62.0 represent?
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What does the code G30.9, F02.81 represent?
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What does the code E11.9, Z79.4 represent?
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What does the code I12.0, N18.5 represent?
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Identify the main terms to be located in the Alphabetic Index in the following diagnostic statements: Normocytic anemia.
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Identify the main terms to be located in the Alphabetic Index in the following diagnostic statements: Acute prostatitis.
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Identify the main terms to be located in the Alphabetic Index in the following diagnostic statements: Severe protein calorie malnutrition.
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Identify the main terms to be located in the Alphabetic Index in the following diagnostic statements: Granuloma lung.
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Identify the main terms to be located in the Alphabetic Index in the following diagnostic statements: Pain in neck.
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What does the code N25.1 represent?
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What does the code K22.3 represent?
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What does the code Q66.89 represent?
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What does the code G90.3 represent?
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Is duodenal ulcer included in code category K27?
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Terms in parenthesis or following main terms; they may or may not be essential:
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This indicates two conditions are included in the code:
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This directs coder to use Tabular List for additional information:
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This defines and gives instructions:
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This directs coder to look under another term if all information is not located under the first term:
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Terms indented under main terms, considered essential modifiers:
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This is an explicit direction to look elsewhere:
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The CM in ICD-10-CM stands for 'Clinical Modification'.
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The ICD-10-CM was designed for classification of patient morbidity and mortality.
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Study Notes
Coding System Definitions
- Clinical Modification in ICD-10-CM refers to an updated classification system.
- All ICD-10 codes begin with the letter "U".
- ICD-10-CM codes can comprise up to 7 characters.
- WHO represents World Health Organization.
Implementation
- The first country to implement the global version of ICD-10 was not the United States.
- There are 21 chapters in the United States ICD-10 system, not 18.
Index and Structure
- The format of indexing in ICD-10 is similar to that of ICD-9.
- ICD-10 uses alphanumeric codes, denoting a mixture of letters and numbers.
- Main terms in the ICD-10 Index are formatted in bold for easy identification.
Coding Characteristics
- When multiple diagnoses are included under a single code, that code is termed a "combination" code.
- ICD-10 was issued in 1993 by the World Health Organization.
Medical Coding in Practice
- The acronym PCS refers to the Procedural Coding System, reporting inpatient procedures in ICD-10.
- Specific diagnoses include:
- C91.01 for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in remission.
- Q62.0 for congenital hydronephrosis.
- G30.9 and F02.81 for Alzheimer's with behavioral disturbances.
- E11.9 and Z79.4 for Type 2 diabetes without complications, managed with insulin.
- I12.0 and N18.5 for hypertensive stage 5 chronic kidney disease.
Main Terms and Indexing
- Main terms to look for in the Alphabetic Index include:
- "anemia" for Normocytic anemia.
- "prostatitis" for Acute prostatitis.
- "malnutrition" for Severe protein calorie malnutrition.
- "granuloma" for Granuloma of the lung.
- "Pain" for Pain in the neck.
Specific Codes
- N25.1 corresponds to nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
- K22.3 codes for rupture of the esophagus.
- Q66.89 denotes congenital clubfoot.
- G90.3 refers to Shy-Drager syndrome.
- Duodenal ulcers are classified under code category K26.
Coding Terminology
- Modifiers are terms in parentheses or following main terms, indicating non-essential or optional details.
- The term "with" signifies that two conditions are included within the same code.
- "See category" recommends the coder to refer to the Tabular List for additional guidance.
- "Notes" provide definitions and essential instructions for coders.
- "See also" prompts examining another term if the current one does not provide complete information.
- "Subterm" refers to terms indented under main terms and act as essential modifiers.
- "See" indicates a direct instruction to look elsewhere in the classification.
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