Question

Explain why you believe that coding policies and guidelines should be established and followed in the coding process by all coders.

List at least two coding policies or guidelines you would include.

Answer 1

Coding forms the basis for the financial security of a healthcare organization. It is essential to follow the coding policies and guidelines by coders for the following reasons

• To avoid error
• To prevent patient being overcharged or by prevent healthcare industry or professionals overcharge
• Reimbursement is made easy
• Can be used for training,research, public health can be tracked and necessary changes can be done

The coding guidelines are categorized briefly in 4 and used in medical field

Section I:covers the structure and convention of classification

Section II:it covers guidelines for non outpatient settings

Section III:covers additional diagnosis of non out-patients

Section IV:Covers outpatient coding and reporting