Assignment task: As a future allied health professional working as a medical administrative assistant or medical office billing specialist, you will be responsible for knowing and applying ICD codes.
For this discussion, explore the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) ICD-10 Frequently Asked Questions. Use your insights to help you answer the discussion prompts.
Q1. Describe why it is important to be familiar with the ICD Coding Manual.
Q2. Describe one new piece of information you learned about the ICD coding systems.
Q3. Explain how you can use this new knowledge in your future career as an allied health professional.