Use your lecture materials to determine what ICD-10 Codes to assign for this patient encounter.

Use your lecture materials to determine what ICD-10 Codes to assign for this patient encounter.

In paragraph form, construct a discussion that supports the Codes you identified.

In the discussion explore how the ICD-10 Codes that you assigned impact third party payor reimbursement for this visit.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

Consider the knowledge you have gained from this week’s lecture.

Construct a response to at least 2 of your peers commenting – ideally one who assigned the same ICD-10 Codes that you did and one who did not.

Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.

References and citations should conform to APA standards.

Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.