CPC
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| 747107262 | Step 1: Identify the reason for the visit( sign, symptom, diagnosis, condition to be coded. | If symptoms are present but a definitive diagnosis has not yet been determined, code the symptoms. Do not code conditions that are referred to as "rule out", "suspected" or "questionable" | 0 | |
| 747107263 | Step 2: Always consult the Alphabetic Index, before turning to tabular list. | To prevent coding errors, use both the AI and TL when locating and assigning a code. | 1 | |
| 747115434 | Step 3: Locate the main entry term. | Main terms are identified using boldface type. sub term and sub term's sub term. | 2 | |
| 747115435 | Step 4: Read and interpret any notes listed with the main term. | Notes are identified using italicized type. | 3 | |
| 747115436 | Step 5: Review entries for modifiers. | nonessential modifiers are in parenthesis. do not affect code assignment. | 4 | |
| 747124541 | Step 6: interpret abbreviations, cross reference, symbols and brackets. | cross references used are "see", "see also", "see category". NEC , NOS, [ ], additional code. | 5 | |
| 747124542 | Step 7: choose a tentative code and locate it in the TL | be guided by any inclusion or exclusion terms, notes or other instructions, such as "code first" and " use additional code" | 6 | |
| 747130952 | Step 8: Determine whether the code is at the highest level of specificity. | assign 3 digit code, if there is no 4th digit code. assign 4 digit code if there is no 5th digit code. | 7 | |
| 747130953 | Step 9: consult the color coding and reimbursement prompts, including the age and sex edits. | consult official guidlines | 8 | |
| 747130954 | Step 10 | Assign the code. | 9 |
