Homework
Address the following essay questions.
i. Discuss the various ways that ICD-10-CM coding is used throughout the United States. Why is accuracy in coding so important?
ii. Explain the difference between ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. When are they used?
iii. What impact does the ICM-10-CM manual have on healthcare and medicine in today's world?
iv. What are the ten steps for accurate ICD-10-CM coding? State and explain each step in paragraph form
v. In your own words, what is the difference between V, W, X, or Y code and a Z code?
vi. Explain when the following would be used and give an example of: Hyphen usage, checkmark, placeholders, and punctuation
For the following, provide the ICD-10-CM codes (some might require more than 1 code).
• Weight loss
• Hypothyroidism
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• acute bronchitis with COPD
• urinary infection due to E. coli
• concussion, loss of consciousness 40 min
• cancer of bladder
• Physical, child for school
• DTP vaccination
• Heel injury (wound) due to broken glass
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.