Title: Explain the purpose of a superbill and encounter form, including procedural and diagnostic coding.
Course: Medical Assistant I (14151-I) > Section: Managing Financial Transactions

Explanation should include the purpose of a superbill and encounter form and the procedure for initiating each.

Teacher Resources:

- International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, version 10 (ICD10), World Health Organization
- Health Insurance Claim Form example
- Instructions for Completing the CMS 1500 Claim Form, Microsoft Word

Process/Skill Questions:

- What information is entered on a superbill and encounter form? How is it entered?
- What are some advantages to using superbill and encounter forms?
- What are the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, and where are they found?
- What are the consequences of using inaccurate ICD and CPT codes?