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Coding Case Studies

Name: Maria Jose Ochoa

Date: June 18, 2018

Define the Coding Systems


Write a short explanation in your own words of what is the difference between ICD-CM codes, CPT codes, and ICD-10-
PCS, and HCPCS.

1. ICD-CM: is used by physician’s and other healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnosis
2. CPT: codes that describe medical surgical and diagnostic services
3. ICD-10-PCS: U.S cataloging system for procedural codes that track various health interventions
4. HCPCS: reporting medical procedures and services

Case Study 1
A patient presents at an outpatient urgent care facility with an acute illness and is seen by a provider. A detailed history
with physical examination is performed. What coding system is used in this scenario?

The coding system scenario is CPT

Case Study 2
Upon review of the symptoms, the provider orders a rapid strep test and a rapid flu test. What coding system is used
in this scenario?
The coding system scenario is CPT

Case Study 3
The results of the rapid strep test were negative, but the rapid flu test was positive for the influenza virus, type A. What
coding system is used in this scenario?
The coding system scenario ICD-CM

Case Study 4
A patient presents to the hospital for a tonsillectomy. What coding system would the hospital use to bill for this service?

The coding system scenario ICD- 10- PCS

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