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The ICD-9-CM or the most current or updated version of the International Classification of Diseases coding reference.
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Which coding system is used to report diagnoses and conditions on claim?
icd
Which coding book is currently used to code diagnoses in most medical offices?
ICD-9-CM, 2010 edition
What is the CPT code for dermetitis?
CPT codes are used to report outpatient procedures not diagnoses. 692.9 - dermatitis, unspecified (ICD-9 dx code)
What is the name of the book used in the physician's office to code procedures?
The CPT manual, or Current Procedure Terminology manual, is the book used in teh physician's office to code procedure. It's companion is the ICD9 coding book.
What is a coding manual?
Coding manuals, also known as programming standards manuals, are used to define the standards associated with programming in a particular environment. A coding manual will provide standards for: * Variable Naming * Subroutine/Function Naming * Comments * Nesting (e.g., how to reflect loops, if statements, etc.) * Structure (e.g., where global variables are defined, etc.) * Code Reviews and other standards that might be specific to a particular programming environment.
What is coding used for?
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What coding system is currently used in United States for inpatient coding?
CPT
Modifiers?
CPT modifiers are used to clarify services and procedures performed by providers. A list of all CPT modifiers with a brief description is located insider the front cover of the coding manual.
What is the code for three specimens for total gastric acid?
There is no specific code for "three specimens for total gastric acid" as medical coding is specific to procedures and diagnoses. However, to measure gastric acid, a common test is the gastric acid secretion test, which may be coded using the relevant CPT code (e.g., 91010). The specific code may vary depending on the method used and other factors, so it's best to consult the current coding guidelines and documentation for accurate coding.
Is fetch decode execute cycle is used in coding?
No. Fetch-decode-execute is a machine state time paradigm, not a philosophy used in coding.
What is a cpt code?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding manual is a compilation of guidelines, codes, and descriptions to report health care services performed by health care providers in the United States. The CPT® code set (Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System or HCPCS Level I) is copyrighted and maintained by American Medical Association (AMA) and is used with other code sets established by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other federally-named entities for health care reporting and reimbursement.
What is program memory?
Program memory refers to a type of memory used in coding. This memory is where the coding originally comes from.
