Briefly distinguish between ICD and CPT code sets with regard to claim submission
ICD diagnosis codes must be submitted for Medicaid, Medicare Part A SNF, and Medicare Part B claims. CPT codes are used for billing Medicare Part B services for rehabilitation and for physician visits to residents in a nursing facility.
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A) The need to switch to a diet of softer consistency B) Eroded dental crowns C) Flattened dental crowns D) All of these
What is abstracting?
A. A form preprinted with the diagnosis codes and procedure codes most frequently used in a particular facility B. When the physician summarizes the patient's history in his or her notes C. Items that are used in the care and treatment of a patient D. The process of identifying the key words or terms in health care documentation in order to determine the best, most appropriate code