The Coder Must Refer to the ICD-10-CM's Chapter Guidelines To

question 95

Multiple Choice

The coder must refer to the ICD-10-CM's chapter guidelines to:

• A) code to the lowest level of specificity.
• B) code to the highest level of certainty and specificity.
• C) code the primary diagnosis after the current coexisting conditions.
• D) downcode to avoid any question of abuse.

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Definitions:

Company Values

The core principles and beliefs guiding an organization's behavior and decision-making processes.

Ethical Scenarios

Hypothetical situations that require a person to consider values, principles, and ethics to decide on the best course of action.

Moral Intensity

The degree to which an issue demands the application of ethical principles, highlighting its potential moral impact.

Ethical Issue Intensity

The perceived importance or significance of an ethical issue, which can impact how it is addressed and resolved within an organization.