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Coding Flashcards: ICD-CM Overview

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What are codes used for?

to record patients diagnoses & treatments

What does ICD-CM stand for?

International Classification of Diseases-Clinical Modification

What represents the physician's diagnosis?

diagnostic codes

What represents the specific actions taken in response to the diagnosis?

procedural codes Signup and view all the answers

When did a standard system of coding first appear?

at the end of the 17th century Signup and view all the answers

What does CPT stand for?

Current Procedural Technology Signup and view all the answers

What does HCPCS stand for?

Health Care Common Procedural Coding System Signup and view all the answers

What organization publishes the CPT manual?

American Medical Association Signup and view all the answers

When did procedural coding appear?

1960's Signup and view all the answers

What is the ICD code set used for?

to provide diagnostic codes Signup and view all the answers

How long is the ICD-10-CM code set?

3-7 characters long Signup and view all the answers

What are CPT codes?

provides diagnostic, therapeutic & surgical codes for all the services that a medical staff provides Signup and view all the answers

How long are CPT codes?

5 numbers long Signup and view all the answers

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Coding Overview

Codes are integral for documenting patients' diagnoses and treatments.
Standard system of coding emerged at the end of the 17th century.

ICD-CM

ICD-CM stands for International Classification of Diseases-Clinical Modification.
Current versions include ICD-9 and ICD-10-CM, used for diagnostic coding.

Types of Codes

Diagnostic codes represent the physician's diagnosis.
Procedural codes detail specific actions taken in response to diagnoses.

CPT and HCPCS

CPT stands for Current Procedural Technology, offering a coding system for procedures.
HCPCS stands for Health Care Common Procedural Coding System, covering additional services not included in CPT.

Publication and History

The American Medical Association publishes the CPT manual.
Procedural coding began to develop in the 1960s.

ICD Code Set

The ICD code set is utilized primarily for providing diagnostic codes.
Codes within the ICD-10-CM set are between 3 to 7 characters in length.

CPT Codes

CPT codes consist of 5 numeric digits and encompass diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services provided by medical staff.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the terminology and definitions related to medical coding, specifically focusing on the International Classification of Diseases-Clinical Modification (ICD-CM). This quiz covers essential codes, their purposes, and recent updates. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students learning about medical coding.