This article provides an overview and update of the CPT coding conventions used for the CPT code set. Code Symbols It is important to review the various code symbols used in the CPT code set and their …

Apr 1, 2022 · These guidelines are a set of rules that have been developed to accompany and complement the official conventions and instructions provided within the ICD-10-CM itself. The …

The conventions for ICD-10-CM are the general rules for using the classification independent of the guidelines. These conventions are incorporated within the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List of ICD …

This section of the guidelines provides general coding guidelines related to locating a code in ICD-10-CM, use of the entire classification, signs and symptoms, and multiple coding for a single condition.

More information on ICD-10 General Coding Conventions can be found online in your supporting materials folder at www.xacthealthcaresolutions.com as well as in the introductory portion of your …

ICD-10-CM utilizes a Placeholder Character – “X” for codes that may require a 6th or 7th character, but may not have a 5th or 6th character. Some categories require a seventh character to provide further …

Following certain conventions when writing code makes it easier to read and to debug. For the benefit of your code readers and your own, you should follow the coding conventions outlined in this document.