Certified Professional Coding Test 2022 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Coding is - the process of translating this written or dictated medical record into a series of numeric or alpha-numeric codes Proper code assignment is determined by - content of the medical record and by the unique rules that governs each code set What are 3 things that Coder must master - 1. anatomy 2. medical terminology 3. must be detail-oriented Medical coders assign a code to what - 1. Each diagnosis 2. Service/procedure 3. Supply, using the classification system when applicable The classification system determines ______ - the amount health care providers will be reimbursed if the patient is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance programs using the system A coder must evaluate the medical record for - 1. completeness and accuracy 2. communicate regularly with physicians and the health care professional to clarify DX or obtain additional PT info. Techicians who speciallize in coding inpatient hospital services are referred as - 1. Health information coders 2. medical record coders 3. Coder/abstractors 4. Coding Specialist
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