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Across
  1. 2. Accurate coding helps prevent the rejection of this by insurance Claim
  2. 3. The government agency responsible for Medicare and Medicaid guidelines CMS
  3. 4. The system where final codes are entered to generate invoices Billing
  4. 8. The individual whose medical encounter is coded for billing and documentation Patient
  5. 10. Coders stay informed by reviewing these from CMS regularly Updates
  6. 11. Coders practice with these real-life case examples to improve skills Scenario
  7. 12. What accurate coding helps secure for healthcare services provided Reimbursement
  8. 14. The electronic system where medical codes are recorded EHR
Down
  1. 1. The status of codes after they’ve been reviewed and confirmed Final
  2. 2. What must be ensured when following coding guidelines to avoid mistakes Compliance
  3. 5. The codebook used for medical diagnoses and procedures ICD10CM
  4. 6. Coders may feel like they’ve struck this when finding the correct code Gold
  5. 7. The platform where codes are entered for billing or medical records System
  6. 9. This type of coding ensures smooth claims processing and proper payment Accurate
  7. 13. Resources used for case studies and coding practice Books