Question 1

The goal in diagnostic coding is to assign a code to the ____________________

Accepted Answer

greatest l

Question 2

A code set is any set of codes used for encoding data elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If the patient record shows a diagnosis of some type of tumor,the histology of the tumor is identified with a __________ code.

Accepted Answer

A)  combination 
B)  morphology 
C)  manifestation 
D)  default 
A)  combination 
B)  morphology 
C)  manifestation 
D)  default

Question 4

The part of the ICD coding manual that serves as a basic foundation for diagnostic coding and aids in assigning diagnostic codes correctly is/are the

Accepted Answer

A)  introductory pages 
B)  alphabetic list (index) 
C)  last few pages of the book 
D)  appendix 
A)  introductory pages 
B)  alphabetic list (index) 
C)  last few pages of the book 
D)  appendix

Question 5

The cross-reference "see" directs the coder to look elsewhere for the appropriate code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For bilateral sites,the last character of the six-character diagnostic code indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  etiology. 
B)  utility. 
C)  morphology. 
D)  laterality. 
A)  etiology. 
B)  utility. 
C)  morphology. 
D)  laterality.

Question 7

If documentation in the assessment segment of the patient record uses terms such as "probable," "questionable," "rule out," or "suspected," these terms must be coded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Diagnostic coding consists of several precise steps.The first step (after locating the diagnosis in the medical record)is to identify the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diagnostic coding consists of several precise steps.The...

Question 9

What is contained in the ICD-10-CM Tabular List?

Accepted Answer

The Tabular List contains a list of code

Question 10

Identify the main term in the diagnosis acute depressive reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction 
B)  depressive 
C)  acute 
D)  either a or c 
A)  reaction 
B)  depressive 
C)  acute 
D)  either a or c

Question 11

Parentheses in the Alphabetic Index have no special meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a diagnosis in the ICD-10 Index is followed by at least five designated digits,it is not necessary to check the Tabular List when assigning a code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes are used in all healthcare settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The residual condition produced after the acute phase of an illness or injury has ended is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic effect. 
B)  late effect. 
C)  tangential effect. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  chronic effect. 
B)  late effect. 
C)  tangential effect. 
D)  both b and c

Question 15

Give a brief but accurate definition of "diagnosis" in your own words.

Accepted Answer

A diagnosis is the process of identifyin

Question 16

Why is it very important for the health insurance professional to use the most recent ICD volume?

Accepted Answer

Using the most recent volume of ICD is i

Question 17

Currently in the United States,the book used for coding diagnoses in physicians' offices is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic Guide for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
B)  Diagnostic Codes for Third Party Payers 
C)  International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM) 
D)  The AMA Manual of Essential Diagnostic Codes, Volume I 
A)  Diagnostic Guide for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
B)  Diagnostic Codes for Third Party Payers 
C)  International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM) 
D)  The AMA Manual of Essential Diagnostic Codes, Volume I

Question 18

Accidental and intentional (self-harm)poisonings are found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Table of Drugs and Chemicals. 
B)  the Neoplasm Table. 
C)  Appendix A. 
D)  the Alphabetic Index. 
A)  the Table of Drugs and Chemicals. 
B)  the Neoplasm Table. 
C)  Appendix A. 
D)  the Alphabetic Index.

Question 19

Name the three major coding structures that make up the ICD-9 coding system and explain in what capacity they are used.

Accepted Answer

Volume 1 (Tabular List),Volume

Question 20

Manifestation is another term for the sign or symptom of a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The goal in diagnostic coding is to assign a code to the ____________________

A code set is any set of codes used for encoding data elements.

If the patient record shows a diagnosis of some type of tumor,the histology of the tumor is identified with a __________ code.

The part of the ICD coding manual that serves as a basic foundation for diagnostic coding and aids in assigning diagnostic codes correctly is/are the

The cross-reference "see" directs the coder to look elsewhere for the appropriate code.

For bilateral sites,the last character of the six-character diagnostic code indicates:

If documentation in the assessment segment of the patient record uses terms such as "probable," "questionable," "rule out," or "suspected," these terms must be coded.

Diagnostic coding consists of several precise steps.The first step (after locating the diagnosis in the medical record)is to identify the ____________________.

What is contained in the ICD-10-CM Tabular List?

Identify the main term in the diagnosis acute depressive reaction.

Parentheses in the Alphabetic Index have no special meaning.

If a diagnosis in the ICD-10 Index is followed by at least five designated digits,it is not necessary to check the Tabular List when assigning a code.

The ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes are used in all healthcare settings.

The residual condition produced after the acute phase of an illness or injury has ended is referred to as a:

Give a brief but accurate definition of "diagnosis" in your own words.

Why is it very important for the health insurance professional to use the most recent ICD volume?

Currently in the United States,the book used for coding diagnoses in physicians' offices is called the:

Accidental and intentional (self-harm)poisonings are found in:

Name the three major coding structures that make up the ICD-9 coding system and explain in what capacity they are used.

Manifestation is another term for the sign or symptom of a disease.

The Origins of Health Insurance

Tools of the Trade: A Career as a Health (Medical)Insurance Professional

The Legal and Ethical Side of Medical Insurance

Types and Sources of Health Insurance

Claim Submission Methods

Traditional Fee For Service/Private Plans

Unraveling the Mysteries of Managed Care

Understanding Medicaid

Conquering Medicare’s Challenges

Military Carriers

Miscellaneous Carriers: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance

Procedural, Evaluation and Management, and HCPCS Coding

The Patient

Keys to Successful Claims Management

The Role of Computers in Health Insurance

Reimbursement Procedures: Getting Paid

Hospital Billing and the UB-04

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Exam 12: Diagnostic Coding

The goal in diagnostic coding is to assign a code to the ____________________

A code set is any set of codes used for encoding data elements.

If the patient record shows a diagnosis of some type of tumor,the histology of the tumor is identified with a __________ code.

The part of the ICD coding manual that serves as a basic foundation for diagnostic coding and aids in assigning diagnostic codes correctly is/are the

The cross-reference "see" directs the coder to look elsewhere for the appropriate code.

For bilateral sites,the last character of the six-character diagnostic code indicates:

If documentation in the assessment segment of the patient record uses terms such as "probable," "questionable," "rule out," or "suspected," these terms must be coded.

Diagnostic coding consists of several precise steps.The first step (after locating the diagnosis in the medical record)is to identify the ____________________.

What is contained in the ICD-10-CM Tabular List?

Identify the main term in the diagnosis acute depressive reaction.

Parentheses in the Alphabetic Index have no special meaning.

If a diagnosis in the ICD-10 Index is followed by at least five designated digits,it is not necessary to check the Tabular List when assigning a code.

The ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes are used in all healthcare settings.

The residual condition produced after the acute phase of an illness or injury has ended is referred to as a:

Give a brief but accurate definition of "diagnosis" in your own words.

Why is it very important for the health insurance professional to use the most recent ICD volume?

Currently in the United States,the book used for coding diagnoses in physicians' offices is called the:

Accidental and intentional (self-harm)poisonings are found in:

Name the three major coding structures that make up the ICD-9 coding system and explain in what capacity they are used.

Manifestation is another term for the sign or symptom of a disease.

The Origins of Health Insurance

Tools of the Trade: A Career as a Health (Medical)Insurance Professional

The Legal and Ethical Side of Medical Insurance

Types and Sources of Health Insurance

Claim Submission Methods

Traditional Fee For Service/Private Plans

Unraveling the Mysteries of Managed Care

Understanding Medicaid

Conquering Medicare’s Challenges

Military Carriers

Miscellaneous Carriers: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance

Procedural, Evaluation and Management, and HCPCS Coding

The Patient

Keys to Successful Claims Management

The Role of Computers in Health Insurance

Reimbursement Procedures: Getting Paid

Hospital Billing and the UB-04

Filters