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Week 2a Chapter Check Point Assignment

The document outlines a checkpoint assignment for a coding class, focusing on a scenario involving a character named Mike who is learning about diagnostic coding. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the ICD-10-CM manual for accurate coding and documentation. Additionally, the assignment includes tasks related to identifying main terms and locating ICD-10 codes using an alphabetic index.

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Week 2a Chapter Check Point Assignment

The document outlines a checkpoint assignment for a coding class, focusing on a scenario involving a character named Mike who is learning about diagnostic coding. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the ICD-10-CM manual for accurate coding and documentation. Additionally, the assignment includes tasks related to identifying main terms and locating ICD-10 codes using an alphabetic index.

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HIT151 Basic Code: Theory & Practice Class

Chapter Checkpoint Assignment

Section I: Read the scenario. Then answer the questions at the end of the scenario.
Summary of Scenario
Mike is enthusiastic about his position and enjoys learning more about the coding
process. He knows that as he gains experience and earns his certificate, he will be even
more valuable as an employee. As Mike progresses with diagnostic coding, he will also
be able to help the physicians and nursing staff to be attentive to details in
documentation of the patient chart.
Although using the superbill to enter the codes for billing is an easy tool, Mike has
learned that knowing how to use the ICD-9-CM volumes is a necessary asset to ensure
accurate coding. He also knows it is important when coding a diagnosis to ensure the
medical documentation matches the encounter form, and that all elements of the
diagnostic statement are included, and to ensure that the diagnosis listed on the
encounter form is fully documented in the patient’s medical record. In addition, Mike has
learned that the layout and structure of the volumes of the ICD-10-CM manual are
designed to aid in the selection of the most specific and accurate diagnosis code. Every
feature of the manual provides guidance in choosing and confirming a diagnostic code
that matches the diagnostic statement on the encounter form, and in the medical record.

1) Why is it important for Mike to read the ICD-10-CM coding manual?

2) What are some of the things that manual addresses (e.g., steps and decision tree)?
Clue: The student should look in the front of the book.

3) Why is it important for Mike to understand the ICD-10-CM manual and what can it do
to help his job?

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HIT151 Basic Code: Theory & Practice Class
Chapter Checkpoint Assignment
Section II: Identify the Main Term and locate and identify the ICD-10 code to the right of
the diagnostic statements using the Alphabetic index only (Using the Bucks coding
manual).

1. Acute Bronchitis ____________________________


2. Heart Palpitations ____________________________
3. Rectal Leukoplakia ____________________________
4. Pernicious Anemia ____________________________
5. Bacterial Meningitis ____________________________
6. Ulcerative Colitis ____________________________
7. Rosacea Acne ____________________________
8. Recurrent Urethritis ____________________________
9. Diabetes Melluitis ____________________________
10. Internal Hemorrhoids ____________________________

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