Assignment task: Imagine that it was determined that Zain has a dislocation of the left ankle after his recent fall. As a result, the doctor is placing him in a short leg cast that will begin below his knee and go to his toes. He will be allowed to walk with the cast on.
A claim for his diagnosis and procedure is needed. Click on the Account tab in Zain's chart and then choose the Claims tab. Select New in the bottom right corner. Refer to page 5 for more detail on adding a diagnosis code and CPT procedure code to a claim. (Note: you only need to look up the appropriate codes and do not need to enter and save them in the chart).
Q1. What is the ICD-10 code for the diagnosis of dislocation of the left ankle? S93.05XA
Q2. What is the procedure name and CPT code for this type of cast? 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes). Want Professional Help?
Q3. In your opinion, how does the human factor (data entry, manual abstraction, human error, etc.) impact the success of using classification systems? Provide details and examples to support your answers.
Q4. What steps would you recommend a facility take to ensure the accuracy of the coded data in their patient diagnoses and procedures?