Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

The reason for the cardiovascular test.

Cindy C Parman¹

¹Coding Strategies Inc., USA. cindy.parman@codingstrategies.com

The Journal of Cardiovascular Management : the Official Journal of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators

|April 9, 2005

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Managing unsolicited health information in the electronic health record.

Journal of AHIMA·2013

Same author

How can I help you?

Journal of AHIMA·2013

Same author

Planning for a dedicated coder.

The Journal of oncology management : the official journal of the American College of Oncology Administrators·2006

Same author

Coding for new technology.

The Journal of oncology management : the official journal of the American College of Oncology Administrators·2005

Same author

Using codes for patient tracking.

The Journal of oncology management : the official journal of the American College of Oncology Administrators·2005

Same author

The 2005 coding update.

The Journal of oncology management : the official journal of the American College of Oncology Administrators·2005

Same journal

The challenges of implementing a cardiovascular information system.

The Journal of cardiovascular management : the official journal of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators·2006

Same journal

Women's Heart Advantage Program: the impact 3 years later.

The Journal of cardiovascular management : the official journal of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators·2006

Same journal

Capitalizing on current technology to improve the electrocardiogram data management process.

The Journal of cardiovascular management : the official journal of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators·2006

Same journal

Do volumes matter? Clinical, operational, and financial implications.

The Journal of cardiovascular management : the official journal of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators·2006

Same journal

What, then, to do about vascular services?

The Journal of cardiovascular management : the official journal of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators·2006

Same journal

The vital link.

The Journal of cardiovascular management : the official journal of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators·2006

See all related articles

Official guidelines ensure correct International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) code assignment for insurance claims. This improves accurate reporting of diagnostic services and medical necessity for reimbursement.

Area of Science:

Medical coding and billing
Healthcare administration
Health informatics

Background:

Accurate diagnosis code assignment is crucial for insurance claims.
Official guidelines exist for reporting and sequencing codes.
Proper coding ensures reimbursement for medically necessary procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of official guidelines for ICD-9-CM code assignment.
To explain the role of coding in accurate service reporting.
To emphasize the link between coding and reimbursement for medical necessity.

Main Methods:

Review of official International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) coding guidelines.
Analysis of insurance claim reporting and sequencing practices.

Related Experiment Videos

Examination of reimbursement policies related to diagnostic services.

Main Results:

Official guidelines provide clear instructions for ICD-9-CM code assignment.
Correct code sequencing ensures the primary reason for service is reported.
Adherence to guidelines facilitates reimbursement for medically necessary procedures.

Conclusions:

Official guidelines are essential for accurate and consistent ICD-9-CM code reporting.
Proper coding practices directly impact healthcare reimbursement.
Following established guidelines ensures transparency and accuracy in medical billing.