tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 37
Coding Quiz: Can You Wade Through the Abbreviations to Code This Note?
Know the universal acronyms, then keep an eye out for practice-specific acronyms as well. Do you know your AODM from your I&D? If not, you may need a crash course on medical acronyms. If you can’t differentiate between the abbreviations in your doctor’s chart, you could be applying the wrong codes to your claims. Because coders encounter various acronyms when reading, coding, and evaluating medical charts, you may take for granted that you can decipher most of the abbreviations and acronyms that you come across. Some acronyms, such as OT (occupational therapy), ECG (electrocardiogram), or Fx...
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