When using the ICD-9-CM, briefly describe how each of the volumes differ. Also briefly define what E-codes and V-codes are and if they are primary or secondary codes.
What will be an ideal response?
Volume 1 - tabular numerical listing of diagnoses codes
Volume 2 - alphabetic listing of diagnoses
Volume 3 - includes both tabular and alphabetic listings of procedures which are primarily used in a hospital setting
NOTE: The main point is that the student knows Volumes 1 and 2 are listed by numeric and alphabetic diagnoses, respectively, and Volume 3 is for procedures
E-code - secondary code to describe external causes of injury
V-code - secondary code to describe further information about a patient's condition
You might also like to view...
To assess a carotid pulse, you should feel the patient's:
A. wrist. C. foot. B. upper arm. D. neck.
A 23-year-old male has been shot with a rifle. The bullet entered his chest just above the left nipple and exited his body just left of his lumbar spine. Proper documentation of this injury would include which of the following?
A) Entry wound to anterior thorax B) Exit wound to the posterior thorax C) Entry wound to the abdomen D) Exit wound to the posterior torso
Quality control is the planning, implementation, and evaluation of procedures used to produce high-quality radiographs with maximum diagnostic information while minimizing radiation exposure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Home Health Agencies (HHAs) utilize a data entry software system developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This software is available to HHAs at no cost through the CMS Web site or on a CD-ROM
A. PACE (Patient Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation) B. HAVEN (Home Assessment Validation and Entry) C. HHASS (Home Health Agency Software System) D. PEPP (Payment Error Prevention Program)