Determining the Codes

In this worksheet, you will practice using a mapping tool. Read the instructions for setting up and using I-MAGIC. Look up the following terms and provide the codes for SNOMED-CT and ICD-10, and provide a description of the information that was observed while determining the codes. For example, is it possible to refine your code?

1. Composite hemangioendothelioma
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?
2. Second-degree burn of foot, initial encounter
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?
3. Sleep apnea
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?
4. Herniated urinary bladder, male, 54 years old
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?
5. Atrophic scar
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?
6. Carcinoma, in situ, breast
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?
7. Mild depression
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?
8. Failure to gain weight, adult
   a. SNOMED-CT
   b. ICD-10
   c. What do you find when mapping the codes?

Answer the following:

1. What does SNOMED mean?
2. Why is it important?
3. Why is it important for mapping to be accurate?