Review the cases:
It is important to apply the concepts that you are learning regarding diagnostic coding as well learning about them. Complete the following case studies. Before you begin, carefully read the sections entitled Learning Outcomes and Method of Claim Completion.
Case 1: Identify the coding error that is demonstrated in the patient’s information.
Case 2: Complete a correct insurance claim form using information from the patient information form and patient encounter form.
Case 3: Prepare a correct insurance claim by selecting the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for the encounter using data from the patient’s information form, diagnostic statement, and procedural statement.
Case 4: Prepare a correct insurance claim by selecting the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for the encounter using data from the patient’s information form, diagnostic statement, and procedural statement.
Case 5: Prepare a correct insurance claim by selecting the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for the encounter using data from the patient’s information form, diagnostic statement, and procedural statement.
References:
Valerius, J. D., Bayes, N.L., Newby, C., & Blochowiak, A.L. (2014) Medical insurance: An integrated claims process approach(6th ed.) New York,