It Is the Coder's Responsibility to Assign Codes Completely and Accurately

question 56

Multiple Choice

It is the coder's responsibility to assign codes completely and accurately so that a facility receives the reimbursement to which it is entitled. To meet this responsibility, a coder must:

• A) Follow all software prompts that will add a "cc" code. The software program is written so that the coder does not have to review the medical record.
• B) Use coding software to sequence the best principal diagnosis for the highest reimbursement.
• C) Code and sequence according to the documentation in the medical record, using the software only to assist this process.
• D) do both a and b.

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