Question 1

Sequela is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a condition that is averted due to medical intervention 
B)  a condition that causes a late effect 
C)  the initial injury or condition 
D)  a condition produced after the initial injury or condition has healed 
A)  a condition that is averted due to medical intervention 
B)  a condition that causes a late effect 
C)  the initial injury or condition 
D)  a condition produced after the initial injury or condition has healed

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  coding for osteoporosis and pathologic fractures 
B)  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 
C)  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 
D)  coding injuries, fractures, burns, adverse effects, underdosing, poisoning, and toxic effects; a description of seventh-character extenders are included in this chapter 
A)  coding for osteoporosis and pathologic fractures 
B)  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 
C)  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 
D)  coding injuries, fractures, burns, adverse effects, underdosing, poisoning, and toxic effects; a description of seventh-character extenders are included in this chapter

Question 3

The condition produced after the initial injury or condition has been healed is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Last effect 
B)  Sequela 
C)  Succession effect 
D)  Subsequent effect 
A)  Last effect 
B)  Sequela 
C)  Succession effect 
D)  Subsequent effect

Question 4

What does the index of the ICD-10-CM manual contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nomenclature of each code 
B)  An alphabetic listing of main terms identifying conditions 
C)  An alphabetic listing of main terms identifying procedures 
D)  The full description of each code 
A)  The nomenclature of each code 
B)  An alphabetic listing of main terms identifying conditions 
C)  An alphabetic listing of main terms identifying procedures 
D)  The full description of each code

Question 5

The ICD-10-CM manual provides the ___________ for the patient's service or procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Why 
B)  Where 
C)  When 
D)  How 
A)  Why 
B)  Where 
C)  When 
D)  How

Question 6

Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verify the code identified in the Alphabetic Index by checking it in the Tabular List 
B)  Select the appropriate default code listed in the Tabular List 
C)  Determine the main term(s) from the documentation 
D)  Review all notes listed in the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List 
A)  Verify the code identified in the Alphabetic Index by checking it in the Tabular List 
B)  Select the appropriate default code listed in the Tabular List 
C)  Determine the main term(s) from the documentation 
D)  Review all notes listed in the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List

Question 7

Select the true statement below regarding the CPC coding exam

Accepted Answer

A)  The CPC exam is based on inpatient/facility DRG coding 
B)  The CPC exam is based on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS 
C)  The CPC exam is based on ICD-10-PCS 
D)  The CPC exam is a 4 hour 40 minute tests 
A)  The CPC exam is based on inpatient/facility DRG coding 
B)  The CPC exam is based on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS 
C)  The CPC exam is based on ICD-10-PCS 
D)  The CPC exam is a 4 hour 40 minute tests

Question 8

What is the primary reason why coders should understand the format of the ICD-10-CM manual?

Accepted Answer

A)  To achieve accuracy and consistency in coding of the facility's procedures 
B)  To achieve accuracy and consistency in coding of the medical record 
C)  To distinguish subterms from nomenclature in the Tabular List 
D)  To assist other coders in appropriate code selection 
A)  To achieve accuracy and consistency in coding of the facility's procedures 
B)  To achieve accuracy and consistency in coding of the medical record 
C)  To distinguish subterms from nomenclature in the Tabular List 
D)  To assist other coders in appropriate code selection

Question 9

Donald was seen at Quick Care outpatient urgent care facility. He presented with a mild fever, chills, nausea, and sore throat. Upon examination and throat culture, Donald was diagnosed with Strep throat. Strep throat will be documented as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  supplemental diagnosis 
B)  first-listed diagnosis 
C)  presenting diagnosis 
D)  principal diagnosis 
A)  supplemental diagnosis 
B)  first-listed diagnosis 
C)  presenting diagnosis 
D)  principal diagnosis

Question 10

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

Question 11

Mary is admitted to ABC Hospital with a chief complaint of chest pain. Upon review of several diagnostic tests, Mary's provider provides a diagnostic statement of acute myocardial infarction. The acute myocardial infarction will be documented as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  defining diagnosis 
B)  supporting diagnosis 
C)  principal diagnosis 
D)  first-listed diagnosis 
A)  defining diagnosis 
B)  supporting diagnosis 
C)  principal diagnosis 
D)  first-listed diagnosis

Question 12

Elevated blood pressure is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sign 
B)  Virus 
C)  Syndrome 
D)  Symptom 
A)  Sign 
B)  Virus 
C)  Syndrome 
D)  Symptom

Question 13

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

Question 14

The diagnosis code selected from the ICD-10-CM manual provides the support for the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A)  return visit 
B)  fee schedule 
C)  copay 
D)  service 
A)  return visit 
B)  fee schedule 
C)  copay 
D)  service

Question 15

In the index, what provides further clarification of the patient's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptom 
B)  Subterm 
C)  Main term 
D)  Subcategory 
A)  Symptom 
B)  Subterm 
C)  Main term 
D)  Subcategory

Question 16

Extenders are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information 
B)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease 
C)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
D)  An "x" placed in the fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-character place when needed to enable the seventh character to remain in the seventh-character position 
A)  Alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information 
B)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease 
C)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
D)  An "x" placed in the fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-character place when needed to enable the seventh character to remain in the seventh-character position

Question 17

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 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 collection agencies and physician offices 
A)  It can be utilized by 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 collection agencies and physician offices

Question 18

A placeholder character is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
B)  An "x" placed in the fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-character place when needed to enable the seventh character to remain in the seventh-character position 
C)  Alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information 
D)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease 
A)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
B)  An "x" placed in the fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-character place when needed to enable the seventh character to remain in the seventh-character position 
C)  Alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information 
D)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease

Question 19

Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the main term(s) from the documentation 
B)  Verify the code identified in the Alphabetic Index by checking it in the Tabular List 
C)  Review all notes listed in the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List 
D)  Select the appropriate default code listed in the Tabular List 
A)  Determine the main term(s) from the documentation 
B)  Verify the code identified in the Alphabetic Index by checking it in the Tabular List 
C)  Review all notes listed in the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List 
D)  Select the appropriate default code listed in the Tabular List

Question 20

When a more specific code is not provided in the ICD manual, the abbreviation _______ is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  NOS 
B)  NEC 
C)  SA 
D)  S 
A)  NOS 
B)  NEC 
C)  SA 
D)  S

Exam 2: Foundations of ICD-10-CM

Sequela is:

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

The condition produced after the initial injury or condition has been healed is called the:

What does the index of the ICD-10-CM manual contain?

The ICD-10-CM manual provides the ___________ for the patient's service or procedure.

Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?

Select the true statement below regarding the CPC coding exam

What is the primary reason why coders should understand the format of the ICD-10-CM manual?

Donald was seen at Quick Care outpatient urgent care facility. He presented with a mild fever, chills, nausea, and sore throat. Upon examination and throat culture, Donald was diagnosed with Strep throat. Strep throat will be documented as the:

Mary is admitted to ABC Hospital with a chief complaint of chest pain. Upon review of several diagnostic tests, Mary's provider provides a diagnostic statement of acute myocardial infarction. The acute myocardial infarction will be documented as the:

Elevated blood pressure is an example of a:

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:

The diagnosis code selected from the ICD-10-CM manual provides the support for the patient's:

In the index, what provides further clarification of the patient's condition?

Extenders are:

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

A placeholder character is:

Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?

When a more specific code is not provided in the ICD manual, the abbreviation _______ is used.

The Certified Professional Coder

ICD-Specific Guidelines

Foundations of CPT

Evaluation and Management

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

Surgery Section: Eyes, Ears, and Endocrine System

Radiology

Pathology Laboratory

Medicine

HCPCS Level II: Category II and Category III Codes

Practice Management

Fundamental Coding Guidelines

Coding for Evaluation and Management E&M, Anesthesia, and Surgery Section

Coding for Surgical Procedures on Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, and Cardiovascular/Lymphatic Systems

Coding for Surgical Procedures on Digestive, Urinary, Male and Female Reproductive Systems, Maternity Care, Nervous System, and Eyes, Ears, and Endocrine System

Coding for Radiology, Pathology Laboratory, General Medicine, HCPCS Category II and III, and Practice Management

Coding and Surgical Procedures

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