CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF CODING TABLE OF CONTENTS Exercises ....................................................................................................................... 1 Exercise 1.1: Career as a Coder.................................................................................. 1 Exercise 1.2: Professional Associations ...................................................................... 2 Exercise 1.3: Coding Systems and Processes............................................................. 3 Exercise 1.4: Other Classification Systems and Databases......................................... 5 Exercise 1.5: Documentation as Basis for Coding ....................................................... 7 Exercise 1.6: Health Data Collection.......................................................................... 10 Review.......................................................................................................................... 12 Multiple Choice .......................................................................................................... 12 EXERCISES EXERCISE 1.1: CAREER AS A CODER 1. A coder is required to have a working knowledge of the CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, and __________ coding systems. Answer: ICD-10-PCS Analysis: A coder is required to have a working knowledge of the CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding systems. 2. The complexity and intensity of procedures performed and services provided during an outpatient or physician office encounter are captured as part of __________ coding. Answer: professional Analysis: The complexity and intensity of procedures performed and services provided during an outpatient or physician office encounter are captured as part of professional coding. 3. The intensity of services and severit