Question 1

Codes titled ____________________ are for use when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Codes titled ____________________ are for use when...

Question 2

The "Excludes 2" note represents all of the following except that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time 
B)  when the note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together when applicable 
C)  the note represents "not included here" 
D)  it is a pure excludes note 
A)  the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time 
B)  when the note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together when applicable 
C)  the note represents "not included here" 
D)  it is a pure excludes note

Question 3

The abbreviation NEC is only used in the Index.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A structured list of codes divided into chapters based on body system or condition is known as the ____________________ List of Diseases and Injuries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A structured list of codes divided into...

Question 5

The "code first" note is used _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in either the Index and Tabular 
B)  in the Index 
C)  in the Tabular 
D)  in both the Index and Tabular; it gives instruction on sequencing 
A)  in either the Index and Tabular 
B)  in the Index 
C)  in the Tabular 
D)  in both the Index and Tabular; it gives instruction on sequencing

Question 6

All instructional notes that appear in the Index and Tabular must be read and used as a guide when selecting codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The note "Includes" _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lists nonessential modifiers 
B)  instructs the coder to reference another section of the Tabular 
C)  indicates that two codes are needed 
D)  defines and or gives examples of the content of a particular category 
A)  lists nonessential modifiers 
B)  instructs the coder to reference another section of the Tabular 
C)  indicates that two codes are needed 
D)  defines and or gives examples of the content of a particular category

Question 8

The "Excludes" notes give examples of the content of a section of the code book.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In ICD-10-CM a placeholder of ___ is used at certain 6 character codes to allow for future expansion.

Accepted Answer

A)  .- 
B)  A 
C)  X 
D)  Z 
A)  .- 
B)  A 
C)  X 
D)  Z

Question 10

The ____________________ for the ICD-10-CM are the general rules for use of the classification independent of the guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ for the ICD-10-CM are the...

Exam 3: Icd-10-Cm Coding Conventions

Codes titled ____________________ are for use when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code.

The "Excludes 2" note represents all of the following except that _____.

The abbreviation NEC is only used in the Index.

A structured list of codes divided into chapters based on body system or condition is known as the ____________________ List of Diseases and Injuries.

The "code first" note is used _____.

All instructional notes that appear in the Index and Tabular must be read and used as a guide when selecting codes.

The note "Includes" _____.

The "Excludes" notes give examples of the content of a section of the code book.

In ICD-10-CM a placeholder of ___ is used at certain 6 character codes to allow for future expansion.

The ____________________ for the ICD-10-CM are the general rules for use of the classification independent of the guidelines.

Introduction to Coding and Coding Professions

An Overview of Icd-10-Cm

Steps in Diagnostic Code Selection

Diagnostic Coding Guidelines

Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Neoplasms

Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs

Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases

Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Diseases of the Nervous System

Disorders of the Eye and Adnexa

Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process

Diseases of the Circulatory System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Diseases of the Digestive System

Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Diseases of the Genitourinary System

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium

Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period

Congenital Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical Laboratory Findings

Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

External Causes of Morbidity

Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services

Introduction to Icd-10-Pcs

Medical and Surgical Section

Obstetrics Section

Placement Section

Administration Section

Measurement and Monitoring Section

Extracorporeal Assistance and Performance and Extracorporeal Therapies Sections

Osteopathic, Other Procedures, and Chiropractic Sections

Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology Sections

Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology Section

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment

New Technology Section

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