D521 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL CODING WGU PA

D521 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL CODING WGU PA Injuries are grouped by the anatomic site. Which characteristic of ICD-10-CM represents a difference from ICD-9-CM? Decimals are used to separate each character. Code characters are included to indicate the condition's duration. Only E and V are used as alpha characters in valid codes. Injuries are grouped by the anatomic site. No eponyms are included. How is ICD-10-PCS different from ICD-9-CM? Diagnostic concepts are included for each code. No eponyms are included. Codes are organized based on the underlying cause of illness. Each code begins with an O or an I. There is a focus on describing procedure objectives. What is a characteristic of ICD-10-PCS as compared to ICD-9-CM? Codes are organized based on the underlying cause of illness. Procedures are indicated based on success or failure. Codes focus on devices rather than parts of the body. There is a focus on describing procedure objectives. Capitated payments Which method is categorized as episode-of-care reimbursement? Capitated payments Traditional fee-for-service payments Per-service payment rates Itemized payments