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MEdical coding - exam 1 Intro

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Nomenclature   show
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show grouping together of similar items  
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Nomenclature of Diseases and Operations   show
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show classifying data and assigning a representation for the date. In healthcare coding means the assignment of numbers to represent diseases, procedures and supplies used in the delivery of healthcare.  
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Purpose of coding:   show
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show international classification of diseases 9th revision, clinical modifications  
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show Tabular List of diseases  
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Volume II is:   show
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show Tabular list and alphabetical index of procedures  
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Volume I has what major subdivisions?   show
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show used to diagnose when there is no problem or conditions (Ex. routine exam)  
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show used to diagnose the environment of injury (Ex. weather, external details)  
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show 17 chapters that classify conditions according to etiology or by specific anatomical system.  
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etiology:   show
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Volume I is structured by:   show
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show group of 3 digit categories that represent a single disease entity or group of similar or closely related conditions (Ex. 240-246)  
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show 3 digit category representing a single disease entity or a group of similar or closely related condition. (Ex. 520)  
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show 4th digits that provide more specificity or information regarding the etiology, the site, or manifestation. Fourth digit subcategories are collapsable to the 3 digit code level. A 3 digit code cannot be assigned if a category has been subdivided.  
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Fifth digit classifications:   show
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Residual subcategories:   show
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show V and E codes  
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V codes are written as:   show
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E codes are written as:   show
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show the tissue or body system or organ involved where cancer is prevalent  
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Volume II contains what major sections?   show
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show includes terminology for all codes. 3 levels of index include main term, subterm, carryover lines.  
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Main term:   show
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Subterm aka   show
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Subterm is:   show
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show Form individual line entries; alphabetical order, printed regular type beginning with lowercase letters, indented 1 standard indention to the right under the main term. More specific subterms are indented farther to the right as needed.  
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show Beginning of all subterms rather than in alphabetical order.  
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Carryover line:   show
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nonessential modifiers:   show
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eponym:   show
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How many index tables are there in the alphabetic index?   show
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show hypertension table and neoplasm table  
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conventions aka:   show
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show cross reference terms that are directions to look elsewhere before assigning a code.  
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Instructional notations:   show
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show Instructions to assign a 5th digit, additional coding instructions, define terms, appear in all 3 volumes.  
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show Boxed, set italic type  
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show located various levels and are not boxed.  
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What is multiple coding?   show
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What are the 2 types of multiple coding?   show
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In mandatory coding, what are multiple codes used for?   show
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show In brackets.  
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show Irrelevent medical information such as signs and symptoms.  
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show It affects entire chapter.  
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connecting words:   show
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show not elsewhere classified  
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show not otherwise specified  
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show indicates presence of footnotes  
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show used for research purposes only  
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show enclose supplementary words or explanatory information that may or may not be present in the statement of a diagnosis or procedure.  
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square brackets:   show
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slanted brackets:   show
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show used in tabular list after an incomplete term that needs one or more modifiers in order to assign a given category or code.  
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show simplifies tabular list entries and saves printing space by reducing repetitive wording.  
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manifestation:   show
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show identify all main terms, locate each main term in alphabetic index, refer to any subterms indented under main term, follow cross-reference instructions if needed, verify the code selected in tabular list, read and be guided by tabular list, assign codes.  
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