Asked by Isabella Palmer on May 11, 2024
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When coding,you isolate the main term from the provider's statement and then look it up in the:
A) table of contents
B) index
C) subterm directory
D) explanation of abbreviations
Provider's Statement
A formal document or declaration issued by a healthcare provider detailing a patient's condition, treatment, and recommendations.
Main Term
The primary or most important word or phrase used in documentation, indexing, or referencing to identify a concept, subject, or object.
- Understand the process and importance of accurate code look-up in medical documentation.
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Luisa PrescottMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When coding, the main term from the provider's statement is typically looked up in the index of the coding manual (such as ICD-10-CM, CPT, etc.) to find the appropriate code or range of codes.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the process and importance of accurate code look-up in medical documentation.