Developmental ScreeningBilling and Coding.ppt

Developmental Screening:Billing and Coding Michelle M. Macias, MD D-PIP Training Workshop June 16, 2006 Importance of Accurate Coding Improved Information Processing Accurate diagnostic coding requires analyzing all provided information (subjective and objective) Decreased Liability Documentation Medico-legal Compliance Increased Reimbursement One minute of extra work can result in an increased code level Diagnostic Codes International Classification of Diseases-Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) Arranges diseases and injuries into groups according to established criteria N