Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Provides advice on how to correctly code specific diagnoses
A)Tabular List
B)See also
C)Subterms
D)Discharge summary
E)Coding Clinic
F)ER
G)Differential diagnosis
H)Chief complaint
I)The first basic step in coding the principal diagnosis
J)Nonessential modifiers

Question

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The Coding Clinic provides advice on how to correctly code specific diagnoses.

Answer: A
 The Tabular List is the main section of the ICD-10-CM that contains a list of diagnosis codes and their corresponding descriptions.

Answer: C
 Subterms are additional terms that provide more specificity to a diagnosis code.

Answer: D
 The Discharge summary is a document that summarizes a patient's hospital stay, including their diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.

Answer: G
 Differential diagnosis is a process of determining the most likely diagnosis by considering and eliminating other possible conditions.

Answer: H
 Chief complaint is the main reason why a patient seeks medical attention.

Answer: I
 The first basic step in coding the principal diagnosis is to identify the reason for the encounter.

Answer: J
 Nonessential modifiers are additional terms or phrases that provide more information about a diagnosis but are not necessary for coding purposes.

Note: F is not matched with any definition as it is an acronym for "emergency room" which is not listed as a matching item.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items