Exam 4: Steps in Diagnostic Code Selection

In the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries, the primary arrangement for diagnoses is by _____.

For the statement "adhesive shoulder joint capsulitis," the main term to reference in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries is _____.

When using ICD-10-CM, coders may have to query providers for more specific information when selecting codes.

For the statement "ovarian androgen hormone hypersecretion," the main term to reference in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries is _____.

Sally Smith is selecting a code for the statement "left displaced fracture of posterior column of acetabulum." The main term to reference is ____________________.

In the statement "acute sinusitis due to allergies," the modifying term is ____________________.

The "See" notes in the Tabular instruct coders to view additional sections of the Tabular.

In the statement "traumatic foot amputation at the left ankle," the main term to reference in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries would be ____________________.

When selecting an ICD-10-CM code for the diagnostic statement "trochanteric bursitis of the right hip," the main term to reference is trochanteric.

The instructional notes in the Tabular List take precedence over the instructional notes in the Alphabetic Index.