question archive It is important to understand the basic coding guidelines and how it works
It is important to understand the basic coding guidelines and how it works
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It is important to understand the basic coding guidelines and how
it works. You will all work in a setting, whether it be a hospital or a physician's office managed by a hospital, where you will need to code patient accounts for billing/reimbursement and have an understanding. It is important to be prepared and understand this information now.
When dealing with coding patient accounts, there are many things to consider. Give a summary:
-Detailing the basic principles of coding.
-Determine what level of detail is needed to assign a code.
-Understand how to use combination codes and multiple codes, and finally explain the different between rule-out and ruled out.
-List any other pertinent information as it relates to the purpose of coding.
-Start with what the guidelines are for coding first and then move forward.
