Question

multiple select question

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

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

Explanation:

Identify the coding phase

The question asks for guidelines observed specifically to verify the selection of the correct code in the Tabular List of ICD-10-CM.

Evaluate each option

1. Follow any instructions requiring the selection of additional codes.

• Analysis: Yes. The Tabular List contains instructional notes such as "Use additional code" or "Code first" that must be verified and followed.

1. Read includes or excludes notes, checking back to see if any apply to the code's category, section, or chapter.

• Analysis: Yes. Inclusion Notes, Excludes1 Note, and Excludes2 Note are critical conventions located in the Tabular List at the code, category, section, or chapter level that must be reviewed to verify code selection.

1. Review the subterms to find the most specific match to the diagnosis.

• Analysis: No. Reviewing subterms under a main term is a step performed in the Alphabetic Index, not the Tabular List.

1. Read and follow any notes below the main term.

• Analysis: No. Main terms and notes directly below them are located in the Alphabetic Index, not the Tabular List.

1. Be alert for and follow instructions for additional digit requirements.

• Analysis: Yes. The Tabular List indicates whether a code requires a 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th character to be complete and valid.

1. List multiple codes in the correct order.

• Analysis: Yes. When multiple codes are required (e.g., etiology/manifestation or "code first" instructions), the Tabular List guidelines dictate the sequencing order.

Answer:

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