decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2012 Issue 2 (February)
Diagnosis Coding Corner: How well does your staff know its ICD-9 codes?
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Article Overview
This article presents a staff quiz focused on diagnosis coding familiarity and the importance of selecting diagnosis codes that accurately reflect the patient’s condition. It is aimed at coding staff and practice personnel and is structured as a fill-in-the-blank exercise with ICD-9-CM descriptors and an ICD-10-CM bonus column for review and training.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices assess whether staff are relying on routine rather than precise diagnosis code selection and supports internal education during the transition between code sets.
What You Will Learn
- How the quiz is structured for staff training
- Which diagnosis concepts are featured for ICD-9-CM review
- How the article frames a related ICD-10-CM bonus exercise
- Why accurate diagnosis code selection matters in routine practice
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Physician office staff
- Practice managers
- Billing staff
Codes Discussed
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