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After completing Chapter 16, you will be able to:
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16.1 Explain the purpose and format of the ICD-9-CM volumes that are used by medical offices. |
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16.2 Describe how to analyze diagnoses and locate correct codes using the ICD-9-CM. |
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16.3 Identify the purpose and format of the CPT. |
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16.4 Name three key factors that determine the level of Evaluation and Management codes that are selected. |
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16.5 Identify the two types of codes in the Health Care Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). |
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16.6 Describe the process used to locate correct procedure codes using CPT. |
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16.7 Explain how medical coding affects the payment process. |
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16.8 Define fraud and provide examples of fraudulent billing and coding. |