Question

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which of the following are guidelines observed to verify the selection of the correct code in the tabular list?

• list multiple codes in the correct order.
• read and follow any notes below the main term.
• be alert for and follow instructions for additional digit requirements.
• review the subterms to find the most specific match to the diagnosis.
• read includes or excludes notes, checking back to see if any apply to the codes category, section, or chapter.
• follow any instructions requiring the selection of additional codes.

Explanation:

Analyze the coding process steps

Using the ICD-10 Coding Steps knowledge point, we distinguish between steps performed in the Alphabetic Index versus those performed in the Tabular List.

The Alphabetic Index is used first to locate a term, where you:

• Read and follow notes below the main term.
• Review subterms to find the most specific match.

Once a code or code range is found in the Index, you must verify it in the Tabular List.

Identify Tabular List verification guidelines

Using the ICD-10 Coding Guidelines knowledge point, when verifying a code in the Tabular List, a coder must:

• Be alert for and follow instructions for additional digit requirements (e.g., 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th characters).
• Read "includes" or "excludes" notes, checking back to see if any apply to the code's category, section, or chapter.
• Follow any instructions requiring the selection of additional codes (such as "use additional code" or "code first" notes).
• List multiple codes in the correct order (sequencing rules are verified and applied using Tabular List instructional notes).

Therefore, the guidelines specifically observed to verify the selection of the correct code in the Tabular List are:

1. List multiple codes in the correct order.
2. Be alert for and follow instructions for additional digit requirements.
3. Read includes or excludes notes, checking back to see if any apply to the code's category, section, or chapter.
4. Follow any instructions requiring the selection of additional codes.

The other options ("Read and follow any notes below the main term" and "Review the subterms...") are steps performed in the Alphabetic Index, not during Tabular List verification.

Answer:

• List multiple codes in the correct order. (Correct answer)
• Read and follow any notes below the main term.
• Be alert for and follow instructions for additional digit requirements. (Correct answer)
• Review the subterms to find the most specific match to the diagnosis.
• Read includes or excludes notes, checking back to see if any apply to the code's category, section, or chapter. (Correct answer)
• Follow any instructions requiring the selection of additional codes. (Correct answer)