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What is the ICD 9 code for wound vac change?
For inpatient facility coding, you can use code 93.59 Immobilization, pressure, and attention to wound.
Need National standard for ICD9-CM coding productivity per hour for Inpatient Emergency Room and Surgical Day Care patient types?
Inpatient ED - between 95 and 110 per day Day Surgery - 80 -100 a day
What is the difference between icd and drg coding?
ICD is International Classification of Diseases used for the Diagnosis coding for the Physician and Hospital. DRG is Diagnosis Related Group, As Per IPPS of Medicare Pays as per the DRGs. Dr Guptha http://www.medicalcodingexperts.com/ DRG is used for the Inpatient Coding and Reimbursement. http://www.medesun.com/
What kind of career can you have after taking a medical coding class?
A person who has taken a medical coding class may have various options for starting their career. Coding professionals translate healthcare provider's written diagnostic notes into standardized codes. A medical coding professional is part of the healthcare team; these professionals work in numerous healthcare settings including outpatient doctor's offices, inpatient settings and event for software vendors in the healthcare field. http://www.ahima.org/coding/profession.aspx
Where in the world is classed as Region 1 in regards to DVD's?
DVD manufacturers use different region coding numbers to limit content, include extra footage or for language preferences. Region 1 includes the United States, Canada, United States territories and Bermuda.
What has the author Charles E Gustafson written?
Charles E. Gustafson has written: 'A method of estimating surface color discriminability for coding training equipment and predicting label legibility' -- subject(s): Color, Equipment, Paint, United States, United States. Air Force
What has the author James B Davis written?
James B. Davis has written: 'ICD 9 CM Coding Make Easy!' 'Health Insurance Carrier Directory, 2003' 'Medical Fees In United States 2004' 'Medical Fees in the United States 2003' 'HCPCS 1998\\' 'CPT & HCPCS Coding Made Easy! A Comprehensive Guide to CPT and HCPCS Coding for Health Care Professionals' 'Does Your Doctor Charge Too Much' -- subject(s): Medical fees, Consumer education 'Health & Medicine on the Internet 2000' 'Reimbursement manual for the medical office' -- subject(s): Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Medical offices, Handbooks, manuals, Management, Medical fees, Medical offices '365 ways to manage the business called private practice' -- subject(s): Medicine, Practice 'Medical Fees in the United States 2006 (Allied Health, Medical Records, Coding & Reimbursement)' 'Medical Diagnosis Codes' 'Icd-9-Cm Coding Made Easy' -- subject(s): Code numbers, Nosology 'Medical Fees in United States 2002' 'CPT Coding Made Easy!' 'Physician Fees 1998' 'Hcpcs 1997 Coder's Choice' 'CPT'
What country is region 1?
Region 1 typically refers to the United States and Canada in terms of DVD and Blu-ray region coding. Each region has specific codes that allow for the playback of DVDs and Blu-rays only in designated areas.
How long is the training for medical coding?
It would really depend on where you choose to get trained. Some places like CareerStep allow you to go at your own pace and you can finish in as little as 8 months. This includes both inpatient and outpatient coding. You can also take as long as 12 months since unforseen situations always come up, don't they?
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What example of how incorrect inpatient coding would financially affect a hospital?
Putting the wrong principal diagnosis, such as pneumonia over asthma exacerbation could mean the difference of 5k. Putting the wrong procedure could easily change the DRG by 50k.
Which coding book is currently used to code diagnoses in most medical offices?
ICD-9-CM, 2010 edition
