Coding第 32 / 100 题
The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are best described as:
a.Optional suggestions that payers may ignore
b.Authoritative rules that accompany the code set and must be followed for accurate code assignment
c.A list of covered services by insurance plan
d.The fee schedule for each diagnosis
解析
The Official Guidelines are a set of rules developed to accompany and complement the ICD-10-CM conventions and instructions, and adherence to them is required under HIPAA. They govern selection and sequencing of codes in various settings. Coders must apply both the conventions in the code set and these guidelines together.
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