Intro to Coding

What is medical coding?

• The process of creating new medical terms.

• The process of translating patient healthcare information into special characters to capture data.

• The process of writing detailed descriptions of a patient's diagnosis and treatment.

• The process of billing patients for medical services.

Why are codes used in the healthcare setting?

• To make the billing process more complicated.

• To provide a written description of the patient's condition.

• To record the patient's diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and supply usage.

• To replace the need for insurance.

What types of codes are mentioned as the two main types in medical coding?

• Numeric and alphanumeric codes.

• Diagnostic and procedural codes.

• Insurance and billing codes.

• Research and planning codes.

What do diagnostic codes represent?

• The insurance company's decision on coverage.

• The medical supplies used during a patient's visit.

• The physician's diagnosis, or the reason for a patient's visit.

• The cost of the patient's treatment.

What manual is used to organize diagnostic codes internationally?

• Diagnostic Classification Manual

• International Classification of Diseases

• Global Diagnostic System

• Universal Disease Catalog

When was the ICD-10-CM implemented in the United States?

• October 1, 2015

• January 1, 2016

• July 1, 2014

• April 1, 2013

Which organization developed the ICD-10 codes?

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• American Medical Association (AMA)

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

What do procedural codes represent in a patient's visit?

• The diagnosis of the patient

• The specific actions taken in response to the patient's diagnosis

• The patient's medical history

• The cost of the patient's treatment

Which code book manual is used to record treatments and services provided by the healthcare professional to the patient?

• International Classification of Diseases

• Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

• Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, Level II (HCPCS Level II)

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

What is the primary use of the HCPCS Level II code manual?

• For inpatient diagnostic coding

• For ambulatory and physician services

• For international disease classification

• For workers' compensation plans