When Are ICD-10-CM Coding Changes Issued

question 28

Multiple Choice

When are ICD-10-CM coding changes issued?

• A) January of each year
• B) April of each year
• C) October of each year
• D) April and October of each year

Know how to facilitate communication and ensure patient comprehension and cooperation.

Recognize the role of technology in scheduling and patient communication.

Understand the importance of preparation and organization for medical procedures and meetings.

Grasp the significance of flexibility and time management in scheduling.

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Definitions:

Transcribed DNA Strand

The strand of DNA that serves as a template for RNA synthesis during the process of transcription.

Introns

Non-coding sections of an RNA transcript, or the DNA encoding it, that are spliced out before the RNA molecule is translated into a protein.

Pre-mRNA

RNA precursor to mRNA in eukaryotes; contains both introns and exons.

Exon Combinations

Variations in the assembly of exons during mRNA processing, resulting in different mRNA molecules from the same DNA sequence.