Four Step Coding Process (ICD-10)

Question 1

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Step One

Answer 1

ANALYSE medical terminology to determine LEAD TERM(S) and modifier(s)

Question 2

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Step Two

Answer 2

LOCATE the lead term(s) in the Alphabetical Index (ICD-10 Volume 3)

Question 3

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Step Three

Answer 3

ASSIGN a TENTATIVE CODE(s) using the Alphabetical Index and taking into account all rules, conventions and standards.

Question 4

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Step Four

Answer 4

VERIFY the code(s) using the Tabular List (ICD-10 Volume 1) and taking into account instructional notes.