Senior Claim Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

ICD-10 has more codes, is more specific, and includes alphanumeric characters.

• ICD-9 has 13,000 codes while ICD-10 has 68,000 codes.

• ICD-10 includes alphanumeric characters while ICD-9 only includes numeric characters.

• ICD-10 codes are more specific and provide more detail about the diagnosis.

• ICD-10 allows for laterality, which means it can specify which side of the body is affected.

• ICD-10 has a higher level of detail for injuries, such as specifying the type of fracture.

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CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. It is a coding system used to describe medical procedures and services.

• CPT codes are used by healthcare providers to bill insurance companies for medical services rendered.

• Each CPT code corresponds to a specific medical procedure or service.

• CPT codes are updated annually to reflect changes in medical technology and practices.

• CPT codes are also used for research and quality control purposes.

• For example, a CPT code for a routine ph...read more

Yes, COB stands for Coordination of Benefits and notifications refer to the process of informing all parties involved in a claim.

• COB is the process of determining which insurance policy is primary and which is secondary when a patient has multiple insurance policies.

• Notifications are sent to all parties involved in a claim to inform them of the status of the claim and any updates or changes.

• COB and notifications are important in ensuring that claims are processed correctly an...read more