Lesson 4 Summary
- To code correctly, follow the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- Common ICD-10 coding errors include incorrect usage of numbers and letters on claims and omission of specificity or laterality in codes.
- An exception to the Excludes1 definition is when 2 conditions are unrelated to each other.
- The CMS ICD-10 website and the MLN offer many links to ICD-10 information and resources.
- To prepare for ICD-10-CM training, review ICD-10-CM structure, organization, and unique features. Also, use assessment tools to find areas of strength and weakness in the biomedical sciences.
- Clearinghouses can help with ICD-10 by finding problems that lead to claim rejections and offering guidance on how to correct a rejected claim.
- By tracking and comparing key performance indicators, you can find and discuss issues and support your ICD-10 progress.