Question 1

The first step in the coding process is to look in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Tabular List. 
B)  Alphabetic Index. 
C)  Neoplasm Table. 
D)  Index to External Causes. 
A)  Tabular List. 
B)  Alphabetic Index. 
C)  Neoplasm Table. 
D)  Index to External Causes. B

Question 2

As of October 1, 2015, the diagnosis codes that must be used in the United States are based on which of the following revisions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  5th Revision 
B)  10th Revision 
C)  9th Revision 
D)  15th Revision 
A)  5th Revision 
B)  10th Revision 
C)  9th Revision 
D)  15th Revision B

Question 3

In ICD-10-CM, the term conventions means

Accepted Answer

A)  typographic techniques that provide visual guidance. 
B)  physician's descriptions of the main reason for a visit. 
C)  main term descriptions. 
D)  codes that are always listed first. 
A)  typographic techniques that provide visual guidance. 
B)  physician's descriptions of the main reason for a visit. 
C)  main term descriptions. 
D)  codes that are always listed first. A

Question 4

Another word for NOS is

Accepted Answer

A)  subterm. 
B)  combination. 
C)  unspecified. 
D)  convention. 
A)  subterm. 
B)  combination. 
C)  unspecified. 
D)  convention.

Question 5

Where are Exclusion notes located in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension Table 
B)  Tabular List 
C)  Neoplasm Table 
D)  Alphabetic Index 
A)  Hypertension Table 
B)  Tabular List 
C)  Neoplasm Table 
D)  Alphabetic Index

Question 6

Eponyms are usually listed in the Alphabetic Index under

Accepted Answer

A)  the nonessential modifier and main term. 
B)  the main term and subterm. 
C)  the eponym and main term. 
D)  the convention and the eponym. 
A)  the nonessential modifier and main term. 
B)  the main term and subterm. 
C)  the eponym and main term. 
D)  the convention and the eponym.

Question 7

In the cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe (L03.0) code, the fourth character is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  subcategory. 
B)  combination code. 
C)  category. 
D)  subclassification. 
A)  subcategory. 
B)  combination code. 
C)  category. 
D)  subclassification.

Question 8

The final step in coding would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  report the coexisting conditions as primary. 
B)  check compliance with official guidelines. 
C)  code to the seventh character. 
D)  include suspected conditions. 
A)  report the coexisting conditions as primary. 
B)  check compliance with official guidelines. 
C)  code to the seventh character. 
D)  include suspected conditions.

Question 9

If a see cross reference appears after a main term, the coder

Accepted Answer

A)  does not need to look up any additional words or phrases. 
B)  can code right from the Alphabetic Index. 
C)  must find the manifestation code also. 
D)  must look up the term that follows the word see in the index. 
A)  does not need to look up any additional words or phrases. 
B)  can code right from the Alphabetic Index. 
C)  must find the manifestation code also. 
D)  must look up the term that follows the word see in the index.

Question 10

Not otherwise specified codes are used

Accepted Answer

A)  when no other information is available for assigning the disease a more specific code. 
B)  never because they are not allowed in ICD-10-CM. 
C)  when no code matches the exact situation. 
D)  only when there is a manifestation code. 
A)  when no other information is available for assigning the disease a more specific code. 
B)  never because they are not allowed in ICD-10-CM. 
C)  when no code matches the exact situation. 
D)  only when there is a manifestation code.

Question 11

When coding for poisoning (T46.1X1S, for example) in ICD-10-CM, what character describes if it was accidental, self-harm, assault, or undetermined?

Accepted Answer

A)  fifth 
B)  seventh 
C)  fourth 
D)  sixth 
A)  fifth 
B)  seventh 
C)  fourth 
D)  sixth

Question 12

Morvan's disease is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  convention. 
B)  subterm. 
C)  nonessential modifier. 
D)  eponym. 
A)  convention. 
B)  subterm. 
C)  nonessential modifier. 
D)  eponym.

Question 13

When you see a colon (:) in the ICD-10-CM book, it informs you that

Accepted Answer

A)  you must go back to the Alphabetic Index for another word. 
B)  you have an incomplete term. 
C)  you can alter the description of the code. 
D)  you have a complete term. 
A)  you must go back to the Alphabetic Index for another word. 
B)  you have an incomplete term. 
C)  you can alter the description of the code. 
D)  you have a complete term.

Question 14

The primary diagnosis in ICD-10-CM coding is listed

Accepted Answer

A)  second. 
B)  after the coexisting condition. 
C)  before the signs and symptoms. 
D)  first. 
A)  second. 
B)  after the coexisting condition. 
C)  before the signs and symptoms. 
D)  first.

Question 15

Updates to ICD-10-CM are called

Accepted Answer

A)  addenda. 
B)  additions. 
C)  changes. 
D)  supplements. 
A)  addenda. 
B)  additions. 
C)  changes. 
D)  supplements.

Question 16

M codes that are followed by four digits, a slash, and a final digit are used by pathologists to

Accepted Answer

A)  report morbidity diagnoses. 
B)  report diseases that cannot be managed or controlled. 
C)  report metastasized processes. 
D)  report on and study the prevalence of various types of neoplasms. 
A)  report morbidity diagnoses. 
B)  report diseases that cannot be managed or controlled. 
C)  report metastasized processes. 
D)  report on and study the prevalence of various types of neoplasms.

Question 17

In ICD-10-CM a three-character code is to be used

Accepted Answer

A)  when no definitive diagnosis has been established. 
B)  when there is a neoplastic process. 
C)  when it cannot be further subdivided. 
D)  for signs and symptoms. 
A)  when no definitive diagnosis has been established. 
B)  when there is a neoplastic process. 
C)  when it cannot be further subdivided. 
D)  for signs and symptoms.

Question 18

Which of the following provides code numbers for neoplasms based on their anatomical site and divided by the description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neoplasm Table 
B)  Index to External Causes 
C)  Alphabetic Index 
D)  Tabular List 
A)  Neoplasm Table 
B)  Index to External Causes 
C)  Alphabetic Index 
D)  Tabular List

Question 19

Chronic diseases treated on an ongoing basis may be coded

Accepted Answer

A)  as many times as the patient receives treatment. 
B)  only at discharge from the hospital. 
C)  only the first time you see the patient. 
D)  once per month. 
A)  as many times as the patient receives treatment. 
B)  only at discharge from the hospital. 
C)  only the first time you see the patient. 
D)  once per month.

Question 20

Which of the following is an index of drugs and chemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Index to External Causes 
B)  Tabular List 
C)  Table of Drugs and Chemicals 
D)  Alphabetic Index 
A)  Index to External Causes 
B)  Tabular List 
C)  Table of Drugs and Chemicals 
D)  Alphabetic Index

The first step in the coding process is to look in the

As of October 1, 2015, the diagnosis codes that must be used in the United States are based on which of the following revisions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?

In ICD-10-CM, the term conventions means

Another word for NOS is

Where are Exclusion notes located in ICD-10-CM?

Eponyms are usually listed in the Alphabetic Index under

In the cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe (L03.0) code, the fourth character is an example of a

The final step in coding would be to

If a see cross reference appears after a main term, the coder

Not otherwise specified codes are used

When coding for poisoning (T46.1X1S, for example) in ICD-10-CM, what character describes if it was accidental, self-harm, assault, or undetermined?

Morvan's disease is an example of a(n)

When you see a colon (:) in the ICD-10-CM book, it informs you that

The primary diagnosis in ICD-10-CM coding is listed

Updates to ICD-10-CM are called

M codes that are followed by four digits, a slash, and a final digit are used by pathologists to

In ICD-10-CM a three-character code is to be used

Which of the following provides code numbers for neoplasms based on their anatomical site and divided by the description?

Chronic diseases treated on an ongoing basis may be coded

Which of the following is an index of drugs and chemicals?

Introduction to the Medical Billing Cycle

Electronic Health Records, Hipaa, and Hitech: Sharing and Protecting Patients Health Information

Patient Encounters and Billing Information

Procedural Coding: CPT and HCPCS

Visit Charges and Compliant Billing

Health Care Claim Preparation and Transmission

Private Payers/BlueCross BlueShield

Medicare

Medicaid

Tricare and Champva

Workers Compensation and Disabilityautomotive Insurance

Payments Ras, Appeals, and Secondary Claims

Patient Billing and Collections

Hospital Billing and Reimbursement

CPT and HCPCS

Filters

Exam 4: Diagnostic Coding: Introduction to ICD-10-CM

The first step in the coding process is to look in the

As of October 1, 2015, the diagnosis codes that must be used in the United States are based on which of the following revisions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?

In ICD-10-CM, the term conventions means

Another word for NOS is

Where are Exclusion notes located in ICD-10-CM?

Eponyms are usually listed in the Alphabetic Index under

In the cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe (L03.0) code, the fourth character is an example of a

The final step in coding would be to

If a see cross reference appears after a main term, the coder

Not otherwise specified codes are used

When coding for poisoning (T46.1X1S, for example) in ICD-10-CM, what character describes if it was accidental, self-harm, assault, or undetermined?

Morvan's disease is an example of a(n)

When you see a colon (:) in the ICD-10-CM book, it informs you that

The primary diagnosis in ICD-10-CM coding is listed

Updates to ICD-10-CM are called

M codes that are followed by four digits, a slash, and a final digit are used by pathologists to

In ICD-10-CM a three-character code is to be used

Which of the following provides code numbers for neoplasms based on their anatomical site and divided by the description?

Chronic diseases treated on an ongoing basis may be coded

Which of the following is an index of drugs and chemicals?

Introduction to the Medical Billing Cycle

Electronic Health Records, Hipaa, and Hitech: Sharing and Protecting Patients Health Information

Patient Encounters and Billing Information

Procedural Coding: CPT and HCPCS

Visit Charges and Compliant Billing

Health Care Claim Preparation and Transmission

Private Payers/BlueCross BlueShield

Medicare

Medicaid

Tricare and Champva

Workers Compensation and Disabilityautomotive Insurance

Payments Ras, Appeals, and Secondary Claims

Patient Billing and Collections

Hospital Billing and Reimbursement

CPT and HCPCS

Filters