Question 1

________ is the study of the configuration or structure of living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Morphology 
B)  Topography 
C)  Functional activity 
D)  Biology 
A)  Morphology 
B)  Topography 
C)  Functional activity 
D)  Biology

Question 2

________ is an invasive and destructive characteristic of a neoplasm; possibly causing damage or death.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carcinoma 
B)  Benign 
C)  Ca in situ 
D)  Malignant 
A)  Carcinoma 
B)  Benign 
C)  Ca in situ 
D)  Malignant

Question 3

What is the correct principal diagnosis for a patient being seen for radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  C61 
B)  C63.7 
C)  Z51.0 
D)  Z51.11 
A)  C61 
B)  C63.7 
C)  Z51.0 
D)  Z51.11

Question 4

What is the correct diagnosis for a patient with a personal history of colonic polyps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Z86.010 
B)  D12.0 
C)  K63.5 
D)  Z85.09 
A)  Z86.010 
B)  D12.0 
C)  K63.5 
D)  Z85.09

Question 5

What is the correct diagnosis code for a patient being admitted for genetic testing for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Z15.01 
B)  Z15.02 
C)  C56.1 
D)  C56.9 
A)  Z15.01 
B)  Z15.02 
C)  C56.1 
D)  C56.9

Question 6

If a patient is admitted for radiation therapy due to lung cancer, what is the principal diagnosis assigned?

Accepted Answer

A)  C34.90 
B)  C34.91 
C)  Z51.0 
D)  Z51.11 
A)  C34.90 
B)  C34.91 
C)  Z51.0 
D)  Z51.11

Question 7

Which of the following is a common test performed to check for malignant neoplasm of the cervix?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone scan 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Colposcopy 
D)  Bronchoscopy 
A)  Bone scan 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Colposcopy 
D)  Bronchoscopy

Question 8

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines I.C.21.c.5 which states: The ________ of a person to rule out or confirm a suspected diagnosis because the patient has some sign or symptom is a diagnostic ________, not a screening.

Accepted Answer

A)  examination, testing 
B)  testing, examination 
C)  encounter, test 
D)  assessment, encounter 
A)  examination, testing 
B)  testing, examination 
C)  encounter, test 
D)  assessment, encounter

Question 9

Anna has a family history of breast cancer. The coder should assign code:

Accepted Answer

A)  Z80.1 
B)  Z85.1 
C)  Z80.3 
D)  Z85.3 
A)  Z80.1 
B)  Z85.1 
C)  Z80.3 
D)  Z85.3

Question 10

Mark is a 25-year-old male admitted with anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy used to treat his astroblastoma. The coder should assign which code for the principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  D64.81 
B)  D64.89 
C)  C71.0 
D)  C71.9 
A)  D64.81 
B)  D64.89 
C)  C71.0 
D)  C71.9

Question 11

What does the M in M code stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malignancy 
B)  Melanoma 
C)  Metastatic 
D)  Morphology 
A)  Malignancy 
B)  Melanoma 
C)  Metastatic 
D)  Morphology

Question 12

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.2.b which states: When a patient is admitted because of a ________ neoplasm with metastasis and treatment is directed toward the secondary site only, the ________ neoplasm is designated as the principal diagnosis even though the primary malignancy is still present.

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary, primary 
B)  primary, secondary 
C)  Ca in situ, secondary 
D)  primary, benign 
A)  secondary, primary 
B)  primary, secondary 
C)  Ca in situ, secondary 
D)  primary, benign

Question 13

________ is glandular secretion in abnormal quantity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional Activity 
B)  Metastasize 
C)  Morphology 
D)  Topography 
A)  Functional Activity 
B)  Metastasize 
C)  Morphology 
D)  Topography

Question 14

Benjamin has been diagnosed with an atypical nevus of the trunk: The main term is ________; the correct code is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Atypical, D22.0 
B)  Nevus, D22.10 
C)  Trunk, D22.39 
D)  Nevus, D22.5 
A)  Atypical, D22.0 
B)  Nevus, D22.10 
C)  Trunk, D22.39 
D)  Nevus, D22.5

Question 15

What is the correct principal diagnosis for a patient admitted with a malignant neoplasm in overlapping sites of the colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  C18.0 
B)  C18.4 
C)  C18.8 
D)  Z51.11 
A)  C18.0 
B)  C18.4 
C)  C18.8 
D)  Z51.11

Question 16

What is the correct code assigned for an encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasm of the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Z40.00 
B)  Z40.01 
C)  Z40.02 
D)  Z40.09 
A)  Z40.00 
B)  Z40.01 
C)  Z40.02 
D)  Z40.09

Question 17

What is the correct diagnosis code for multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

A)  C90.0 
B)  C91.0 
C)  C90.00 
D)  C91.00 
A)  C90.0 
B)  C91.0 
C)  C90.00 
D)  C91.00

Question 18

An increase in a patient's white blood cell count is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  leukocytosis. 
D)  hemostasis. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  leukocytosis. 
D)  hemostasis.

Question 19

All neoplasms are classified according to which chapter in the ICD-10-CM coding manual?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 20

Betty is being seen for a cervical cancer screening: The main term is ________; the correct code is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical, Z12.1 
B)  screening, Z12.4 
C)  cancer, Z51.1 
D)  screening, Z86.001 
A)  cervical, Z12.1 
B)  screening, Z12.4 
C)  cancer, Z51.1 
D)  screening, Z86.001

Exam 6: Coding Neoplasms

________ is the study of the configuration or structure of living organisms.

________ is an invasive and destructive characteristic of a neoplasm; possibly causing damage or death.

What is the correct principal diagnosis for a patient being seen for radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer?

What is the correct diagnosis for a patient with a personal history of colonic polyps?

What is the correct diagnosis code for a patient being admitted for genetic testing for ovarian cancer?

If a patient is admitted for radiation therapy due to lung cancer, what is the principal diagnosis assigned?

Which of the following is a common test performed to check for malignant neoplasm of the cervix?

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines I.C.21.c.5 which states: The ________ of a person to rule out or confirm a suspected diagnosis because the patient has some sign or symptom is a diagnostic ________, not a screening.

Anna has a family history of breast cancer. The coder should assign code:

Mark is a 25-year-old male admitted with anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy used to treat his astroblastoma. The coder should assign which code for the principal diagnosis?

What does the M in M code stand for?

________ is glandular secretion in abnormal quantity.

Benjamin has been diagnosed with an atypical nevus of the trunk: The main term is ________; the correct code is ________.

What is the correct principal diagnosis for a patient admitted with a malignant neoplasm in overlapping sites of the colon?

What is the correct code assigned for an encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasm of the ovary?

What is the correct diagnosis code for multiple myeloma?

An increase in a patient's white blood cell count is also known as:

All neoplasms are classified according to which chapter in the ICD-10-CM coding manual?

Betty is being seen for a cervical cancer screening: The main term is ________; the correct code is ________.

Introduction to the Languages of Coding

Abstracting Clinical Documentation

The Coding Process

Introduction to Icd-10-Cm

Coding Infectious Diseases

Coding Conditions of the Blood and Immunological Systems

Coding Endocrine Conditions

Coding Mental, Behavioral, and Neurological Disorders

Coding Dysfunction of the Optical and Auditory Systems

Coding Cardiovascular Conditions

Coding Respiratory Conditions

Coding Digestive System Conditions

Coding Integumentary Conditions

Coding Muscular and Skeletal Conditions

Coding Injury, Poisoning, and External Causes

Coding Genitourinary, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Congenital, and Pediatrics Conditions

Factors Influencing Health Status Z Codes

Inpatient Hospital Diagnosis Coding

Introduction to CPT

CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

CPT Evaluation and Management Coding

CPT Anesthesia Section

CPT Surgery Section

CPT Radiology Section

CPT Pathology Lab Section

CPT Medicine Section

Hcpcs Level II

Introduction to Icd-10-Pcs

ICD-10-Pcs Medical and Surgical Section

Obstetrics Section

Placement Through Chiropractic Sections

Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Sections

Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology Through New Technology Section

Reimbursement

Introduction to Health Care Law and Ethics

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Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines I.C.21.c.5 which states: The of a person to rule out or confirm a suspected diagnosis because the patient has some sign or symptom is a diagnostic , not a screening.

Benjamin has been diagnosed with an atypical nevus of the trunk: The main term is ; the correct code is .

Betty is being seen for a cervical cancer screening: The main term is ; the correct code is .