Question

multiple choice question

where do you find the main term for the patients primary diagnosis?

tabular list
alphabetic index
tabular index
alphanumeric index

Explanation:

Identify the coding step

Using the ICD-10 Coding Steps and Main Term Selection knowledge points

• The first step in medical coding is to locate the main term representing the patient's primary diagnosis.
• This main term is searched alphabetically in the Alphabetic Index (Index to Diseases and Injuries).
• Once the term and its corresponding code or code range are found in the Alphabetic Index, the code is verified in the Tabular List.

Answer:

• Tabular List
• Alphabetic Index (Correct answer)
• Tabular Index
• Alphanumeric Index