Compare and contrast inpatient and outpatient surgery coding

 Compare and contrast inpatient and outpatient surgery coding

Discussion Question 1: Search the web for data collection tools. Share with the class at least two different tools that you have located. Explain the use and purpose of the tool. Does the tool collect primary or secondary data?

Discussion Question 2: Compare and contrast inpatient and outpatient surgery coding.   Next, provide a guideline to assist in discerning whether you need an ICD-10-CM/PCS code versus a CPT code.  Finally, explain the ramifications if the coder selects the wrong coding system.

Answer in APA format along with a reference page. Each discussion question shouldn’t take more than a page or a little more than a page.