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Medical Coding Basics

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1. endo
Within
Intestine
A pregnant woman who has had at least one pregnancy.
New

2. a - an
In the cause of injury - poisoning - accidents or other adverse effects.
Inflammation
In front of the temporal bones
Without

3. brady
Small collection of clear fluid; blister
CMS
Slow
Through

4. Impetigo
Cancer that has spread to a secondary site.
Fat cell
Bacterial inflammatory skin disease with lesions - pustules and vesicles
A Federal law that prohibits submitting a false claim or making a false statement or representation in connection with a claim.

5. Melanin
Before
Major skin pigment
Small - rounded bones that resemble sesame seeds that are found near joints. (ie knee cap)
Enlargement

6. colp/
Removal - Excision - Resection
Hind foot bone
Vagina
Half

7. Temporal Bones
Movement toward the midline
Forms the two lower sides of the cranium
Surgical Repair
Skin

8. Tarsal
Small collection of clear fluid; blister
Hind foot bone
Visual Examination
1. The amount of time - intensity of effort and medical skill required for the service 2.Overhead; the practice costs related to performing the service 3. Cost of Medical Malpractice insurance

9. -pathy
Disease Condition
Forms the back of the skull
Surgical Repair
Skin

10. What are bursae?
Measure
Sacs of fluid located in-between the bones of the joint and tendons that hold the muscles into place.
Upper roof of the mouth
Coccyx (Tailbone)

11. -algia
Pain
Bones at the corner of each eye that cradle the tearducts
Small collection of clear fluid; blister
Finger Bones

12. neo
New
Finger Bones
Bacterial inflammatory skin disease with lesions - pustules and vesicles
Muscle

13. What are the 3 classifications of Hypertension?
1. Malignant (Accelerated and severe) 2. Benign (Mild or controlled) 3. Unspecified (Not specified in the Medical Record)
A law passed by the Federal Government to prosecute cases of Medicaid fraud.
Smaller - lateral leg bone
Head

14. gastro/
Stomach
Horizontal plane dividing the upper and lower parts of the body.
Near the point of attachment to the trunk.
Far from the point of attachment of the trunk.

15. sub
Middle of the foot bone
CMS-1500
1. Epidermis (Top layer) 2. Dermis (Middle layer) 3. Subcutaneous Layer
Under

16. What is Fiscal Intermediary?
A pregnant woman who has had at least one pregnancy.
Below - deficient
An insurance company that bids for a contract with CMS to handle the Medicare program in a specific area.
3 (ex 311)

17. gloss/
A law passed by the Federal Government to prosecute cases of Medicaid fraud.
Lower arm bone in line with the thumb
Tongue
Fibrous bands of ligaments

18. episi/
Forms the front part of the skull and the forehead.
Ovary
Vulva
Little - scanty

19. -therapy
Active - retired - survivors and their families of the Armed Forces.
Above
Governed by State and Local laws; should be retained indefinitely. For deceased patients - they should be kept at least 5 years.
Treatment

20. When are E codes used?
Free moving joints that are surrounded by joint capsules.
In the cause of injury - poisoning - accidents or other adverse effects.
Before
1. Malignant (Accelerated and severe) 2. Benign (Mild or controlled) 3. Unspecified (Not specified in the Medical Record)

21. ex
Out - out of
1. Cervical 2. Thoracic 3.Lumbar 4. Sacral 5. Coccygeal
Suture
Above

22. What hormones do the adrenal glands secrete?
Vagina
Epinephrine and Steriods
Blood Condition
Under

23. lact/
Lunula
Vertical plane dividing the body into Anterior and Posterior sections.
The fractured area of the bone collapses on itself.
Milk

24. enter/
Cancer that has localized and not spread at all.
Intestine
Vertical plane dividing the body to the left and the right sides.
Removal - Excision - Resection

25. Alopecia
Breast
Lunula
Absence of hair
Small collection of clear fluid; blister

26. Frontal - Coronal
Uteris
Vertical plane dividing the body into Anterior and Posterior sections.
1. Sebaceous (oil) glands 2. Suddiferous (sweat) glands
Small with irregular shapes (ie wrist and ankle)

27. Hypo
Upper Jawbone
Above
Social and Medical History -Family History -Physical Exam Findings -Progress Notes -Lab/Rad Results -Consultation Reports -Correspondence to the patient
Below - deficient

28. What are synovial joints?
Free moving joints that are surrounded by joint capsules.
Sacs of fluid located in-between the bones of the joint and tendons that hold the muscles into place.
3 (ex 311)
Bone that forms the wall between the nostrils

29. What is hair made of?
A pregnant woman who has had at least one pregnancy.
Shin
Karatin
Uteris

30. cardi/
Opening
All
Lower Back
Heart

31. What are the 5 regions of the spine?
Lower medial arm bone
1. Cervical 2. Thoracic 3.Lumbar 4. Sacral 5. Coccygeal
5
Wrist bones

32. Phalanx
Fallopian tubes
Toe Bones
Bacterial inflammatory skin disease with lesions - pustules and vesicles
Bones the palm of the hand

33. -osis
1. For treatment (discussing the case with another professional)2.Payment (When providers submit claims on the patient's behalf).3. Operations: Staff training and Quality Improvement.
Abnormal condition
Before
Forms the roof of the nasal cavity

34. Eversion
1. Epidermis (Top layer) 2. Dermis (Middle layer) 3. Subcutaneous Layer
To cut into
Turning Outward
CMS-1500

35. gastro/
Stomach
Skin
Neck Bones
The Axial Skeleton and the Appendicular Skeleton

36. Tarsal
1. The amount of time - intensity of effort and medical skill required for the service 2.Overhead; the practice costs related to performing the service 3. Cost of Medical Malpractice insurance
Small - rounded bones that resemble sesame seeds that are found near joints. (ie knee cap)
Hind foot bone
Before - in front of

37. Retraction
Without
No.
Smooth - slightly elevated swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin
Moving backward

38. Distal
Osseous
Above
Uteris
Far from the point of attachment of the trunk.

39. Vesicle
Small collection of clear fluid; blister
Against
Major skin pigment
1. History -Chief complaint -History of Present illness -Review of Symptoms -Past - Family and Social History 2. Physical Exam 3.Medical Decision Making Complexity

40. Inversion
Turning Inward
Shoulder - collar - pelvic - arms and legs.
Bone
Small collection of clear fluid; blister

41. pseudo
False
Before
Liver
Fat cell

42. hepato/
Below - deficient
Vertical plane dividing the body into Anterior and Posterior sections.
Liver
Between

43. When billing an insurance company - what information must be included?
Date of Service (DOS) -Place of Service (POS) -Type of Service (TOS) -Diagnosis -Procedure(s)
False
Cartilage
Against

44. -emia
Discolored - flat lesion
Blood Condition
Neck Bones
Within

45. Distal
Far from the point of attachment of the trunk.
Gall bladder
Opening
Vulva

46. Medial
Little - scanty
Middle of the body.
Movement away from the midline
Upper roof of the mouth

47. How long should Medical Records be retained?
Governed by State and Local laws; should be retained indefinitely. For deceased patients - they should be kept at least 5 years.
Abdomen
CMS
Strong - broad and have large surfaces for muscles to attach to.

48. -centisis
1. History -Chief complaint -History of Present illness -Review of Symptoms -Past - Family and Social History 2. Physical Exam 3.Medical Decision Making Complexity
Surgical Puncture
Major skin pigment
Turning the palm or foot upward

49. Thoracic
1. For treatment (discussing the case with another professional)2.Payment (When providers submit claims on the patient's behalf).3. Operations: Staff training and Quality Improvement.
Ankle
Upper Back
Sacs of fluid located in-between the bones of the joint and tendons that hold the muscles into place.

50. Proximal
5. (ex 311.56)
All
Under
Near the point of attachment to the trunk.