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The CM in ICD-10-CM stands for 'Clinical Modification'.
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.
The ICD-10-CM was designed for classification of patient morbidity and mortality.
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ICD 10 is widely used in Europe.
ICD 10 is widely used in Europe.
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The National Center for Health Statistics is responsible for the disease classification system in the United States.
The National Center for Health Statistics is responsible for the disease classification system in the United States.
The 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) was issued in 1989 by the World Health Organization.
The 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) was issued in 1989 by the World Health Organization.
The I-10 index presents main terms in bold type.
The I-10 index presents main terms in bold type.
The I-10 contains 20 chapters.
The I-10 contains 20 chapters.
All I-10 codes start with a letter and can have as many as 7 characters.
All I-10 codes start with a letter and can have as many as 7 characters.
The subterms in the index modify the main term and are called essential modifiers.
The subterms in the index modify the main term and are called essential modifiers.
In the tabular list, italicized type is used to identify codes not sequenced as first-listed diagnosis.
In the tabular list, italicized type is used to identify codes not sequenced as first-listed diagnosis.
Bold type is used throughout the entire Tabular List.
Bold type is used throughout the entire Tabular List.
There are two tables located within the index to diseases and injuries, hypertension and neoplasm.
There are two tables located within the index to diseases and injuries, hypertension and neoplasm.
NOS (not otherwise specified) is the equivalent of 'unspecified'.
NOS (not otherwise specified) is the equivalent of 'unspecified'.
NEC is used when the I-10 code does not have codes that provide greater specificity.
NEC is used when the I-10 code does not have codes that provide greater specificity.
What is the first format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the first format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the second format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the second format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the third format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the third format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the fourth format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the fourth format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the fifth format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
What is the fifth format of chapters in the ICD-10 tabular list?
Who originally issued the I-10?
Who originally issued the I-10?
Which country currently uses the ICD-10-AM?
Which country currently uses the ICD-10-AM?
The I-10 is designed for the classification of patient _____ and ______.
The I-10 is designed for the classification of patient _____ and ______.
What does the CM in ICD-10-CM stand for?
What does the CM in ICD-10-CM stand for?
List four of the six reasons why diagnosis codes are used today.
List four of the six reasons why diagnosis codes are used today.
The I-10 is used to translate what descriptive information into alphanumeric codes _____ or _______.
The I-10 is used to translate what descriptive information into alphanumeric codes _____ or _______.
In the index of the I-10, the main term is identified in this typeface.
In the index of the I-10, the main term is identified in this typeface.
What does 'Includes' indicate in coding?
What does 'Includes' indicate in coding?
What does 'Excludes 1' indicate?
What does 'Excludes 1' indicate?
What does 'Excludes 2' indicate?
What does 'Excludes 2' indicate?
What does 'Code first' indicate?
What does 'Code first' indicate?
What does 'Code also' mean?
What does 'Code also' mean?
What does 'With' mean in coding?
What does 'With' mean in coding?
What are default codes?
What are default codes?
I-10 codes are alphanumeric.
I-10 codes are alphanumeric.
All main terms in the I-10 index are bold.
All main terms in the I-10 index are bold.
The I-10 contains 20 chapters.
The I-10 contains 20 chapters.
All versions of the ICD-10-CM are based on the official government version.
All versions of the ICD-10-CM are based on the official government version.
When was I-10 issued?
When was I-10 issued?
What is the acronym used in the United States for the I-10 system that reports inpatient procedures?
What is the acronym used in the United States for the I-10 system that reports inpatient procedures?
Terms in the index are listed by?
Terms in the index are listed by?
Flashcards
What is ICD-10-CM?
What is ICD-10-CM?
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification; a system used to classify diseases and health conditions primarily for morbidity and mortality data.
Who oversees the ICD-10-CM system in the U.S.?
Who oversees the ICD-10-CM system in the U.S.?
The National Center for Health Statistics is responsible for overseeing the disease classification system in the U.S.
When was the ICD-10 released?
When was the ICD-10 released?
The ICD-10 was officially released in 1993 by the World Health Organization.
How is the ICD-10-CM organized?
How is the ICD-10-CM organized?
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How are main terms presented in the ICD-10-CM index?
How are main terms presented in the ICD-10-CM index?
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What does italicized type indicate in the ICD-10-CM index?
What does italicized type indicate in the ICD-10-CM index?
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What are essential modifiers in ICD-10-CM?
What are essential modifiers in ICD-10-CM?
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What is the format of ICD-10 codes?
What is the format of ICD-10 codes?
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How does ICD-10-CM work?
How does ICD-10-CM work?
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What are default codes in ICD-10-CM?
What are default codes in ICD-10-CM?
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What does NOS stand for in ICD-10-CM?
What does NOS stand for in ICD-10-CM?
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What does NEC stand for in ICD-10-CM?
What does NEC stand for in ICD-10-CM?
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What are diagnosis codes used for?
What are diagnosis codes used for?
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How are terms organized in the ICD-10-CM index?
How are terms organized in the ICD-10-CM index?
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What other coding system is used in the U.S.?
What other coding system is used in the U.S.?
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What are exclusion notes in ICD-10-CM?
What are exclusion notes in ICD-10-CM?
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What do instructions like 'Code first' and 'Code also' tell us in ICD-10-CM?
What do instructions like 'Code first' and 'Code also' tell us in ICD-10-CM?
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What does 'with' mean in ICD-10-CM?
What does 'with' mean in ICD-10-CM?
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Study Notes
ICD-10-CM Overview
- ICD-10-CM stands for "International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification."
- Primarily used for classifying patient morbidity and mortality.
- Widely adopted across Europe for health statistics.
U.S. Classification System
- The National Center for Health Statistics oversees the disease classification system in the U.S.
- The ICD-10 was officially released in 1993 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Structure and Format of ICD-10-CM
- Contains 21 chapters, not 20, organized into formats:
- Chapters, Sections, Categories, Subcategories, and Subclassifications.
- Main terms in the index appear in bold type.
- Italicized type designates codes not sequenced as the first-listed diagnosis.
- Subterms, known as essential modifiers, help clarify main terms.
Code Characteristics
- All ICD-10 codes begin with a letter and may have as many as 7 characters.
- Codes follow a systematic approach that translates descriptive information into alphanumeric codes.
- Default codes reflect conditions most commonly linked with the main term.
- NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) is synonymous with "unspecified."
- NEC (Not Elsewhere Classified) applies when no specific code offers greater specificity.
Use and Application of Codes
- Diagnosis codes are utilized for various reasons, including:
- Analyzing healthcare costs.
- Researching healthcare quality.
- Forecasting healthcare trends.
- Planning future healthcare requirements.
- Terms are arranged by symptoms, encounters, and complications within the index.
Additional Points
- The U.S. also employs the Procedure Coding System (PCS) for inpatient procedures.
- Exclusion notes indicate whether conditions are purely excluded (Excludes 1) or not included here (Excludes 2).
- Instructions such as "Code first" identify relationships between conditions, while "Code also" suggests multiple codes may be needed, but sequencing is flexible.
- "With" translates to "due to," enhancing understanding of conditions.
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Test your knowledge of medical coding with these flashcards based on Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM. Each card provides definitions and key concepts necessary for understanding the classification of patient morbidity and mortality. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field!
