ICD-10 codes are used to classify and report medical diagnoses and procedures. Here are some common mistakes that people make when using ICD-10 codes: Using …
Sample Operative Report for Medical Coders
OPERATIVE REPORT Patient Name: John Doe Procedure: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Date of Procedure: April 5, 2023 Surgeon: Dr. Jane Smith INDICATIONS: The patient presented with symptoms …
Medical Coding Sample Operative Report
Here’s a sample operative report with medical coding: OPERATIVE REPORT Preoperative Diagnosis: Left inguinal hernia. Postoperative Diagnosis: Left inguinal hernia. Procedure: Laparoscopic left inguinal hernia …
Practice Inpatient Coding Question & Answers With Rationale
A patient was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure exacerbation. The patient also has a history of hypertension and diabetes …