Problem
Tutorial I: Using the 3M Coding Reference Software
i. List three of the coding references available in 3M.
ii. What kind of procedure is being performed based on CPT code 70130?
iii. According to the legend what does the triangle symbol mean when it is next to a code?
Tutorial II: Getting Coding Help and Information
i. What does a question mark in the coding window title mean?
ii. What do question marks on individual lines show?
iii. What are two ways to access the options menu?
Tutorial III: Coding with Inpatient Grouping
i. Which grouper is being used in this lesson?
ii. After the DRG has been computed what does the ~ (tilde) next to a diagnosis indicate?
iii. With the diagnosis code section expanded what do the buttons beneath link you to?
Tutorial IV: Verifying Codes with Inpatient Grouping
i. Which button do you click on to see other DRGs possible for the current codes after you have completed coding a visit?
ii. What does a coder need in the medical record to move a higher paying DRG to the principal diagnosis?
iii. Name two ways to re-sequence codes?
iv. What are two things that may affect a DRG assignment?
Tutorial V: Coding with Outpatient Grouping
i. Describe how a modifier is added to a CPT procedure.
Tutorial VI: Using the 3M Integrated Codebook
i. What are three ways to open the codebook in 3M?
ii. In the codebook search engine how do you find a sub term?
iii. How do you send a code from the codebook to the coding system?