Using the ICD-10-PCS index in Encoder Pro, look up Sarcoid. What does the entry show? 

 

 a.Does not say anything 

 b.(Type D)

c.  Q79.2 

d.  (See also Sarcoidosis) 

Questions 2  

Using the ICD-10-PCS index in Encoder Pro, look up Bronchorrhea. What does the entry show?

     Use J98.09

     See condition

     See Pneumonia, broncho

     Does not say anything

QUESTION 3  

Using the ICD-10-PCS index in Encoder Pro, look up Whipple’s disease. What does the entry show?

     Use K90.81

     (see also subcategory M14.8-)

     Does not say anything

     (See also condition)

QUESTION 4  

In Encoder Pro in the ICD-10-PCS index under the word virus, the coder is told to “see also condition.” This means the coder should:

     look up the word condition.

     check the documentation for more complete diagnostic information.

     choose a code from those listed under virus, viral.

     do nothing.

QUESTION 5  

Using Encoder Pro, look in the Tabular section of ICD-10-PCS at code I63. There is an includes note, an excludes note 1, and another note, which states:

     add 5th and 6th digits.

     use additional code, if applicable, to identify status post administration of tPA.

     use additional code, if applicable, to identify status post administration of tPA (rtPA) in a different facility within the last 24 hours prior to admission to current facility (Z92.82).

     Z92.82.

 Place the following in chronological order. QUESTION 6

  

Follow any instructional terms and select the code.

– 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 

Locate the main term in the alphabetic index.

– 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 

Scan the main term entry for any instructional notifications and identify any terms that modify the main term.

– 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 

Follow any cross-reference notes.

– 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 

Always verify the code in the tabular list.

QUESTION 7

 In diagnostic coding, if the condition has occurred, then that will be a confirmed diagnosis. If the condition did not occur, this would mean the condition is impending or suspected. Why is it important to know if the condition is confirmed or suspected?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

QUESTION 8

 

When it comes to coding, it is essential to use the index and the tabular list when you are locating the code. When using the index, it does not always show the full code. Based on what you have learned in this unit, why do you feel using the index and the tabular list is important?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

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