Question 1

The provider's diagnostic statement, the term that identifies the patient's condition, injury, or disease, is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Subterm 
B)  Nonessential modifier 
C)  Main term 
D)  Default code 
A)  Subterm 
B)  Nonessential modifier 
C)  Main term 
D)  Default code

Question 2

Providers will sometimes confuse impending or threatened conditions with:

Accepted Answer

A)  First listed conditions 
B)  Late effect conditions 
C)  Sequela conditions 
D)  Probable conditions 
A)  First listed conditions 
B)  Late effect conditions 
C)  Sequela conditions 
D)  Probable conditions

Question 3

The diagnostic statement "Cholera" would be coded as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A00.0 Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae, biovar cholerae 
B)  A00.9 Cholera, unspecified 
C)  A00.1 Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae, biovar eltor 
D)  There is not enough information provided to select a code 
A)  A00.0 Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae, biovar cholerae 
B)  A00.9 Cholera, unspecified 
C)  A00.1 Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae, biovar eltor 
D)  There is not enough information provided to select a code

Question 4

There are currently no guidelines for these chapters in ICD-10-CM:

Accepted Answer

A)  3, 6, 7 
B)  3, 8, 11 
C)  7, 8, 10 
D)  3, 5, 7 
A)  3, 6, 7 
B)  3, 8, 11 
C)  7, 8, 10 
D)  3, 5, 7

Question 5

The way the condition due to the underlying disease or condition presents itself is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Manifestation 
B)  Condition 
C)  Sign 
D)  Symptom 
A)  Manifestation 
B)  Condition 
C)  Sign 
D)  Symptom

Question 6

A code that identifies both the chronic and acute forms of a condition in one code is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstract code 
B)  Multiple use code 
C)  Correlation code 
D)  Combination code 
A)  Abstract code 
B)  Multiple use code 
C)  Correlation code 
D)  Combination code

Question 7

What is an abbreviation that means "not elsewhere classified?"

Accepted Answer

A)  NEWC 
B)  NOS 
C)  NOWS 
D)  NEC 
A)  NEWC 
B)  NOS 
C)  NOWS 
D)  NEC

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes the entities that can utilize the ICD-10-CM manual?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be utilized by collection agencies and physician offices 
B)  It can be utilized by physician offices, collection agencies, and hospitals 
C)  It can be utilized by physician offices, hospitals, and outpatient clinics 
D)  It can be utilized by physician offices 
A)  It can be utilized by collection agencies and physician offices 
B)  It can be utilized by physician offices, collection agencies, and hospitals 
C)  It can be utilized by physician offices, hospitals, and outpatient clinics 
D)  It can be utilized by physician offices

Question 9

Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM manual contains guidelines about:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules for coding, use of the codes as first-listed or secondary codes, and assignment of additional codes to further define the condition 
B)  General rules for obstetric care and coding and sequencing instructions for fetal conditions affecting management of pregnancy, fetal extensions, HIV infection in pregnancy, normal delivery and postpartum conditions, and abortions 
C)  General perinatal rules and sequencing 
D)  The use of symptom codes with and without definitive diagnosis codes and the use of coma scale codes 
A)  Rules for coding, use of the codes as first-listed or secondary codes, and assignment of additional codes to further define the condition 
B)  General rules for obstetric care and coding and sequencing instructions for fetal conditions affecting management of pregnancy, fetal extensions, HIV infection in pregnancy, normal delivery and postpartum conditions, and abortions 
C)  General perinatal rules and sequencing 
D)  The use of symptom codes with and without definitive diagnosis codes and the use of coma scale codes

Question 10

The chapter-specific guidelines for Chapter 19, Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes contain information about:

Accepted Answer

A)  coding the cause of an injury or condition as related to outside causes, including use and sequencing of codes for external causes, place of occurrence, abuse, and acts of terrorism 
B)  coding injuries, fractures, burns, adverse effects, underdosing, poisoning, and toxic effects; a description of seventh-character extenders are included in this chapter 
C)  coding for osteoporosis and pathologic fractures 
D)  coding of reasons other than illness or injury for patient encounters, such as inoculations, vaccinations, contact or suspected exposure to disease, patient status, family or personal history of a medical condition 
A)  coding the cause of an injury or condition as related to outside causes, including use and sequencing of codes for external causes, place of occurrence, abuse, and acts of terrorism 
B)  coding injuries, fractures, burns, adverse effects, underdosing, poisoning, and toxic effects; a description of seventh-character extenders are included in this chapter 
C)  coding for osteoporosis and pathologic fractures 
D)  coding of reasons other than illness or injury for patient encounters, such as inoculations, vaccinations, contact or suspected exposure to disease, patient status, family or personal history of a medical condition

Question 11

A facility coder notes that a provider has documented a salpingo-oophorectomy was performed on a male patient. The coder relied on her knowledge of __________ to determine this is an impossible coding scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical terminology 
B)  provider's specialty 
C)  third-party payer guidelines 
D)  facility capabilities 
A)  medical terminology 
B)  provider's specialty 
C)  third-party payer guidelines 
D)  facility capabilities

Question 12

A condition with slow onset and of long duration, even the lifetime of the patient, is known as a(n) ___________ condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  bacterial 
D)  genetic 
A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  bacterial 
D)  genetic

Question 13

October 1, 2015, the new Procedural Coding System (PCS) code manual became known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ICD-9-CM 
B)  ICD-9-PCS 
C)  ICD-10-CM 
D)  ICD-10-PCS 
A)  ICD-9-CM 
B)  ICD-9-PCS 
C)  ICD-10-CM 
D)  ICD-10-PCS

Question 14

A facility coder notes that a provider has documented a salpingo-oophorectomy was performed on a male patient. The coder relied on her knowledge of __________ to determine this is an impossible coding scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  facility capabilities 
B)  third-party payer guidelines 
C)  medical terminology 
D)  provider's specialty 
A)  facility capabilities 
B)  third-party payer guidelines 
C)  medical terminology 
D)  provider's specialty

Question 15

There are currently no guidelines for these chapters in ICD-10-CM:

Accepted Answer

A)  3, 8, 11 
B)  3, 5, 7 
C)  3, 6, 7 
D)  7, 8, 10 
A)  3, 8, 11 
B)  3, 5, 7 
C)  3, 6, 7 
D)  7, 8, 10

Question 16

The ICD-10-CM code A04.8 "Other specified bacterial intestinal infections" would be appropriate to assign when the cause of a patient's enteritis is not specifically described in a more specific ICD-10-CM code. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  See also code 
B)  See code 
C)  Not otherwise specified code 
D)  Not elsewhere classified code 
A)  See also code 
B)  See code 
C)  Not otherwise specified code 
D)  Not elsewhere classified code

Question 17

A coder identifies _______ when he/she determines the answer to the question "What did the patient suffer from?"

Accepted Answer

A)  The default code 
B)  The sequel 
C)  The main term 
D)  The extender 
A)  The default code 
B)  The sequel 
C)  The main term 
D)  The extender

Question 18

The Tabular List of the ICD-10-CM manual is divided into chapters based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Body systems or conditions 
B)  Conditions listed alphabetically 
C)  Injuries, signs, and symptoms 
D)  Body systems 
A)  Body systems or conditions 
B)  Conditions listed alphabetically 
C)  Injuries, signs, and symptoms 
D)  Body systems

Question 19

Karen is an existing patient who routinely sees Dr. Horn for treatment of her chronic arthritis. Today, Karen presents for an emergency appointment due to painful urination, pain in the lower abdominal region, and chills. Dr. Horn performs a urinalysis which is positive for an infection of the urinary tract. Karen is given a prescription for a 10-day antibiotic and told to follow up if symptoms have not improved after taking the full prescription. Based on this diagnostic information, the coder would assign codes for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic arthritis 
B)  Painful urination, pain in the cervical region, chills, and urinary tract infection 
C)  Chronic arthritis and urinary tract infection 
D)  Urinary tract infection 
A)  Chronic arthritis 
B)  Painful urination, pain in the cervical region, chills, and urinary tract infection 
C)  Chronic arthritis and urinary tract infection 
D)  Urinary tract infection

Question 20

When a definitive diagnosis has not been made:

Accepted Answer

A)  Providers must use codes for signs and symptoms 
B)  Providers cannot receive reimbursement for the service 
C)  Providers must use codes for symptoms only 
D)  Providers must perform more diagnostic tests to identify the underlying condition before selecting a code 
A)  Providers must use codes for signs and symptoms 
B)  Providers cannot receive reimbursement for the service 
C)  Providers must use codes for symptoms only 
D)  Providers must perform more diagnostic tests to identify the underlying condition before selecting a code

Exam 2: Foundations of ICD-10-CM

The provider's diagnostic statement, the term that identifies the patient's condition, injury, or disease, is known as the:

Providers will sometimes confuse impending or threatened conditions with:

The diagnostic statement "Cholera" would be coded as:

There are currently no guidelines for these chapters in ICD-10-CM:

The way the condition due to the underlying disease or condition presents itself is called the:

A code that identifies both the chronic and acute forms of a condition in one code is known as a:

What is an abbreviation that means "not elsewhere classified?"

Which of the following statements best describes the entities that can utilize the ICD-10-CM manual?

Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM manual contains guidelines about:

The chapter-specific guidelines for Chapter 19, Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes contain information about:

A facility coder notes that a provider has documented a salpingo-oophorectomy was performed on a male patient. The coder relied on her knowledge of __________ to determine this is an impossible coding scenario.

A condition with slow onset and of long duration, even the lifetime of the patient, is known as a(n) ___________ condition.

October 1, 2015, the new Procedural Coding System (PCS) code manual became known as:

A facility coder notes that a provider has documented a salpingo-oophorectomy was performed on a male patient. The coder relied on her knowledge of __________ to determine this is an impossible coding scenario.

There are currently no guidelines for these chapters in ICD-10-CM:

The ICD-10-CM code A04.8 "Other specified bacterial intestinal infections" would be appropriate to assign when the cause of a patient's enteritis is not specifically described in a more specific ICD-10-CM code. This is an example of a:

A coder identifies _______ when he/she determines the answer to the question "What did the patient suffer from?"

The Tabular List of the ICD-10-CM manual is divided into chapters based on:

When a definitive diagnosis has not been made:

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Foundations of CPT

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Anesthesia

Surgery Section

Surgery Section: Integumentary System

Surgery Section: Musculoskeletal System

Surgery Section: Respiratory System

Surgery Section: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Surgery Section: Digestive System

Surgery Section: Urinary System and Male Reproductive System

Surgery Section: Female Reproductive System and Maternity Care and Delivery

Surgery Section: Nervous System

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HCPCS Level II: Category II and Category III Codes

Practice Management

Fundamental Coding Guidelines

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