25 Feb What is the Difference between Coding and Reporting using ICD-10-CM Guidelines?
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MEDICAL CODING ICD-10-CM GUIDELINES LESSON – 1.B – Coder explanation and examples for 2021
Review the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting at https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fy-2023-icd-10-cm-coding-guidelines.pdf and in your assignment respond to the following questions:
Who is responsible for framing these Guidelines? Why are these guidelines necessary for Coding and Reporting? What is the Difference between Coding and Reporting using ICD-10-CM Guidelines? How do coders use these Guidelines for reimbursement purpose? How diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings affect reimbursement? Which healthcare facility (ies) should use these guidelines? Why? Who is responsible to ensure that providers use these Guidelines? How these Guideline could be helpful in Coding Compliance programs? Were the Guidelines amended/updated for COVID-19 pandemic Coding and Reporting and how? What was the reason for the changes? Are these Guidelines embedded in the EHR systems? What could be the consequences of not following these Guidelines?
Your APA formatted research paper comprising 2-4, double-spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman (or 11- point Calibri) excluding the Cover and Reference pages should be submitted by Tuesday mid-night. Make sure to use credible sources to support your conclusions. Use credible evidence to support your conclusions
