National Classification of Disease and Other Classifications Quiz

Classification Systems

• The Ethiopian National Classification of Disease (NCoD) is fully mapped to the ICD-10.
• The health post edition of the NCoD comprises 1500 diseases.
• The main purpose of ICD-10 is for mortality and morbidity coding.
• The Indian Classification of Diseases (ICD) was developed as part of the HMIS reform with consideration of accommodating codes in ICD-10.
• The compacted edition for use by secondary level facilities contains 3500 diseases.

CPT Codes

• The purpose of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is for reporting medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
• There are three types of CPT codes: Category I, Category II, and Category III.
• The 10000 series of Category I CPT Codes includes procedures for treating a wound in the skin.
• There are 10,000 service codes in Category I CPT Codes.
• The American Medical Association (AMA) developed the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
• CPT codes are used for physician reimbursement, medical research, and medical education.
• Category I CPT Codes are reviewed and updated annually.
• The 60000 series of Category I CPT Codes includes procedures for managing conditions of the nervous system.
• Local coding policy and procedure documents provide guidance on coding practices and rules in a clinical coding audit.

Pharmaceuticals

• Pharmacology is the science of drugs, including their sources, appearance, and therapeutic uses.
• A fast-release drug system provides quick therapeutic effects by rapidly releasing the drug upon administration.
• A sustained-release drug system releases the drug in a controlled manner, ensuring a sustained and prolonged effect.
• The term "pharmacotherapy" refers to the administering of medicines or drugs.
• Drug systems optimize the delivery of medications for better patient outcomes.
• Toxicology is the science of substances that can cause harm or injury to living organisms.

Routes of Drug Administration

• The parenteral route of drug administration is defined as any route other than the gastrointestinal.
• The intravenous route of drug administration involves injection directly into a vein.
• The intramuscular route of administration is preferred when larger volumes of a drug product are needed.
• The subcutaneous route of administration involves injection into the loose subcutaneous fatty tissue under the skin.
• The oral route of drug administration is not suitable when a rapid effect is required or the drug is inactivated by digestive enzymes.
• The intravenous route of drug administration delivers a drug immediately to the bloodstream and takes effect more quickly than other routes.
• The intrathecal route of drug administration is used for spinal anaesthesia.
• For the subcutaneous route of administration, drugs are usually injected into the outer aspect of the upper arm or the abdomen.