AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Conflicting Coding Clinic Advice
When advice published in Coding Clinic conflicts with the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting or the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification, should coding professionals still follow the published advice or adhere to the instructions in the guidelines and/or the classification? ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses a common coding compliance question: what to do when published Coding Clinic advice appears to conflict with the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification or the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. It is relevant to coding professionals who need to understand the general hierarchy of authoritative coding sources and the role of the Cooperating Parties and Editorial Advisory Board in maintaining consistency.
Why This Topic Matters
Knowing which source takes precedence is important for accurate, consistent coding and for resolving conflicts between published advice and official classification guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames conflicts between Coding Clinic advice and official ICD-10 coding sources.
- The general relationship among Coding Clinic, the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- The organizations involved in reviewing and publishing this type of guidance.
- How source hierarchy is discussed in the context of coding compliance.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Coding compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
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