TruCode

While Fusion CAC is encoder agnostic, some organizations choose to use the TruCode Encoder Essentials embedded in the application.

TruCode Encoder Essentials is comprised of three controls: the CodeBooks control, the Research control, and the References control.

• CodeBooks – The CodeBooks control is used to search for ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes. You can search the code books by terms or code.
• Research – The Research control is composed of four panes:
  • DRG Analysis – This pane suggests alternate DRGs for an encounter based upon the current DRG, codes present in the encounter, and the patient status.
  • ICD-10 – This pane lists ICD-10 equivalent codes for ICD-9 codes and ICD-9 equivalent codes for ICD-10 codes for educational purposes.
  • Research – This pane lists references for a given code, as well as coding advice, crosswalk (a linking between ICD-9-CM procedure codes and CPT codes), and anesthesia crosswalk (a linking between surgical CPT and anesthesia CPT codes).
  • Edits – This pane shows edits for a coded encounter.
• References – The References control contains the following references which can be searched, and some of which can also be browsed.
  • AHA Coding Handbook
  • Coders’ Desk Reference for Procedures
  • Coding Clinic® (ICD-9-CM, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM/PCS)
  • CPT® Assistant
  • Drug Data (Micromedex)
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Medical Dictionary (Dorland)
  • Merck Manual Professional
  • Official Guidelines (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS)