tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2007 Issue 8

Clip & Save ~ Keep These Common Medical Terms Handy

Knowledge of terms can make coding less confusing Every medical coder realizes the importance of knowing Greek and Latin roots to understand the medical prefixes and suffixes that make up many medical terms. But in addition to those roots, there are several words that will prove important to your coding efforts. Once you have these mastered, you-ll have a clearer picture of exactly what your physician is doing, and you-ll be able to code it correctly. These words include:- Anterior or ventral -- At or near the front surface of the body.- Avulsion -- Tearing away or forcible...

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