Chapter 20 of your ICD-10-CM reference manual includes those codes that are External Causes of Morbidity. The Code ranges are (V00-Y99). The classifications of codes include environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury and other adverse effects. Analyze codes using the ICD-10-CM reference manual. Include all the following aspects in the discussion: Compare […]

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Assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM code(s). Please be aware that when an answer consists of more than one code, there will be an answer blank for each code. 1 1) BONE MORROW DONOR CODE 2) Chemotherapy encounter for left female breast cancer CODE CODE 3) Examination for summer camp CODE 4) Exposure to smallpox CODE 5) […]

As a medical coder, precision and accuracy are key when looking up codes. It is very important to familiarize yourself with this process and each section of CPT. There are several types of minor procedures and services located in the Medicine section of the CPT manual. Take a few moments to review the Medicine Section […]

Vaccines are common procedures within pediatrics and internal medicine. Consider flu or pneumonia season! As our readings and videos have identified, medical coders need to accurately interpret a patient’s medical record to know exactly what the toxoid was that was administered to the patient, as well as code for the administration of the vaccine. Review […]