Which of the following is the correct order of steps to take in ICD-10-CM coding?
A) Locate the main term in the Alphabetic Index, verify the code in the Tabular List, read any instructions in the Tabular List, check for exclusion notes, and assign the code.
B) Locate the main term in the Tabular List, verify the code in the Alphabetic Index, read any instructions in the Alphabetic Index, and assign the code.
C) Locate the diagnosis by the adjective in the Alphabetic Index, verify the code in the Tabular List, and assign the code.
D) Locate the diagnosis by the main term in the Alphabetic Index, read any instructions pertaining to the term, and assign the code.

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The correct order of steps in ICD-10-CM coding is to first locate the main term in the Alphabetic Index, verify the code in the Tabular List, read any instructions in the Tabular List, check for exclusion notes, and then assign the code. This ensures that the correct code is selected and any pertinent information is considered.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Order of Steps