What is the difference between “Excludes1” and “Excludes2” in ICD-10-CM? | Homework Helpers

PART 1

2. What is the difference between “Excludes1” and “Excludes2” in ICD-10-CM?

2. When should a coder assign placeholder “x” for a code in ICD-10-CM?

3. What’s the process of finding a corresponding diagnosis code between the old ICD-9 and the new ICD-10 called?

4. A patient is diagnosed with a concussion with loss of consciousness of 16 hours after falling from a window at an office building. The physician performs a right occipital craniectomy to treat the brain injury. Assign the ICD-10-CM code(s) and ICD-10-PCS procedure code

INSTRUCTIONS for first 3 questions:

Writes at least one to three paragraphs in each of the three columns for the table

? Writes in complete sentences, not just simple yes or no statements

? Highlights at least three key concepts in each of the three columns

? Stays focused on the assigned issues

? Writes in his or her own words with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

For question 4

Includes all required characters in each code ? Includes required decimal points in correct positions within each cod