Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgments

The Black Death

William Farr and the Cholera Studies

International List of Causes of Death

Beyond Death

Modern Times

Reflection of Society

Preparation for Coding Success

References

What Is a Diagnosis?

Deducing the Diagnosis: History

Deducing the Diagnosis: Exam

Constitutional

Eyes

Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Neck

Respiratory

Cardiovascular

Chest (Breasts)

Gastrointestinal (Abdomen)

Genitourinary

Lymphatic

Musculoskeletal

Skin

Neurologic

Psychiatric

Reality Check

Deducing the Diagnosis: Medical Decision Making

Documenting the Diagnosis

What Number Is My Diagnosis?

How Hard Can This Be?

What Are the Rules?

Conventions: Section I.A.

Instructional Notes: Section I.A.

General Coding Guidelines: Section I.A.

What Is the Structure of the Diagnosis Codes?

Which Diagnosis Is Listed First?

Inpatient

Outpatient and Physician Office

What’s in Each Diagnosis Chapter?

Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00–B99)

Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00–D49)

Chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs (D50–D89)

Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases (E00–E89)

Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01–F99)

Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00–G99)

Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00–H59)

Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60–H95)

Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00–I99)

Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00–J99)

Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00–K94)

Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00–L99)

Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00–M99)

Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00–N99)

Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00–O9A)

Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00–P96)

Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00–Q99)

Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00–R99)

Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00–T88)

Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00–Y99)

Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00–Z99)

How Can You Code Your Conditions?

Keeping Up-to-Date

Misdiagnosis: The Wrong Path

References

Coding Paths Diverge

Hospital Procedures Versus Doctor’s Procedures

Why the Difference? How Did It Come About?

Hospital Procedure Coding

Physician Procedure Coding

What About HCPCS?

Where It’s At

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Coding Guidelines

Hospital Inpatients Only

Selection of Principal Procedure

PCS Overview and Conventions

Sections

Medical- and Surgical-Related Sections (0–9)

Medical and Surgical Section (0)

Obstetrics Section (1)

Placement Section (2)

Administration Section (3)

Measurement and Monitoring Section (4)

Extracorporeal Assistance and Performance Section (5)

Extracorporeal Therapies Section (6)

Osteopathic Section (7)

Other Procedures Section (8)

Chiropractic Section (9)

Ancillary Sections (B–D and F–H)

Imaging Section (B)

Nuclear Medicine Section (C)

Radiation Therapy Section (D)

Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology Section (F)

Mental Health Section (G)

Substance Abuse Treatment Section (H)

PCS Body Part and Device Keys

PCS Coding Challenges

CPT Procedure Coding

CPT Modifiers

Additional CPT Coding Guidelines

Anesthesia

Surgery

Radiology

Pathology and Laboratory

Medicine

Evaluation and Management (E&M)

Procedure Coding Summarized

Up to the Minute

References

The Price Is Right

Staking a Claim

CMS-1500 Form or 837P (Professional) Format

CMS-1450 or UB-04 Form or 837I (Institutional) Format

Claims Submission

Claims Processing and Adjudication

The Rejection Puzzle

Medical Necessity

Payment Methodologies

Fee for Service

Reasonable Cost or Cost Based

Prospective Payment: Inpatient Hospital

Prospective Payment: Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Prospective Payment: Skilled Nursing Facilities

Prospective Payment: Home Health Agency

Prospective Payment: Hospital Outpatient

Risk-Adjusted Payment: Medicare Advantage Plans

How Payment Methods Affect Coding

References

Healthcare Fraud and Abuse

OIG Compliance Guidance

What Does This Have to Do with Coding?

Preventive Measures

References

Get a Life

For the Record

How Do Coding Errors Occur?

When EOB = No

1. Contact the Provider

2. Contact the Insurer or Other Third-Party Payer

3. Request an Internal Review

4. Request an External Review

5. Contact the Provider Again

References

Is It Right for You?

Where to Start?

References

  1. Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

  2. Neoplasms

  3. Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism

  4. Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases

  5. Mental and Behavioral Disorders

  6. Diseases of the Nervous System

  7. Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa

  8. Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process

  9. Diseases of the Circulatory System

10. Diseases of the Respiratory System

11. Diseases of the Digestive System

12. Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

13. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

14. Diseases of the Genitourinary System

15. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium

16. Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period

17. Congenital Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Anomalies

18. Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, NEC

19. Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

20. External Causes of Morbidity

21. Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services

References

How Hospitals Group Their Charges

Accommodation Revenue Codes

Ancillary Revenue Codes

References

Tell Me Why

References

Index

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