Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Guidelines for Chapter ______ contain information about the use of symptom codes with and without definitive diagnosis codes and the use of coma scale codes, as well as rules for sequencing SIRS not due to infection and a description of functional quadriplegia.

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  19 
C)  17 
D)  13 
A)  18 
B)  19 
C)  17 
D)  13

Question 3

Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

Accepted Answer

A)  and/also 
B)  and/along with 
C)  and/with 
D)  and/or 
A)  and/also 
B)  and/along with 
C)  and/with 
D)  and/or

Question 4

The guidelines for Chapter 20, External Causes of Morbidity, include:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory failure 
B)  infection 
C)  poisoning 
D)  abuse 
A)  respiratory failure 
B)  infection 
C)  poisoning 
D)  abuse

Question 5

An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

Accepted Answer

A)  Not found elsewhere 
B)  Not elsewhere classified 
C)  Not otherwise specified 
D)  Not elsewhere specified 
A)  Not found elsewhere 
B)  Not elsewhere classified 
C)  Not otherwise specified 
D)  Not elsewhere specified

Question 6

How many chapters does the ICD-10-CM manual contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  19 
D)  21 
A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  19 
D)  21

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

In the medical record, the patient is documented to have the following conditions: lower back pain, blood in the urine, and a kidney infection. The coder would assign ICD-10-CM code(s) for the following condition(s):

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood in the urine only 
B)  Blood in the urine and kidney infection 
C)  Kidney infection only 
D)  Lower back pain and blood in the urine 
A)  Blood in the urine only 
B)  Blood in the urine and kidney infection 
C)  Kidney infection only 
D)  Lower back pain and blood in the urine

Question 10

An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

Accepted Answer

A)  Not otherwise specified 
B)  Not found elsewhere 
C)  Not elsewhere classified 
D)  Not elsewhere specified 
A)  Not otherwise specified 
B)  Not found elsewhere 
C)  Not elsewhere classified 
D)  Not elsewhere specified

Question 11

A placeholder character is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information 
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)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
D)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease 
A)  Alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information 
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)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
D)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease

Question 12

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

Question 13

This is the connecting term between the subterms acute and chronic to indicate ICD-10-CM provides a combination code to describe both conditions:

Accepted Answer

A)  with 
B)  and 
C)  also 
D)  from 
A)  with 
B)  and 
C)  also 
D)  from

Question 14

In ICD-10-CM, alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Late effects 
B)  Placeholders 
C)  Extenders 
D)  Sequela 
A)  Late effects 
B)  Placeholders 
C)  Extenders 
D)  Sequela

Question 15

When the acute and chronic forms of a condition are present:

Accepted Answer

A)  The chronic form of the condition only should be coded 
B)  Both the acute and chronic forms of the condition should be coded if separate subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index 
C)  A combination code must be used 
D)  The acute form of the condition only should be coded 
A)  The chronic form of the condition only should be coded 
B)  Both the acute and chronic forms of the condition should be coded if separate subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index 
C)  A combination code must be used 
D)  The acute form of the condition only should be coded

Question 16

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

Question 17

The following notation implies sequencing of the codes when reported:

Accepted Answer

A)  See also 
B)  Code also 
C)  See 
D)  Use additional code 
A)  See also 
B)  Code also 
C)  See 
D)  Use additional code

Question 18

Guidelines for coding pressure ulcer stages are in this chapter:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 
B)  Diseases of the Digestive System 
C)  Diseases of the Genitourinary System 
D)  Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 
A)  Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 
B)  Diseases of the Digestive System 
C)  Diseases of the Genitourinary System 
D)  Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Question 19

Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

Accepted Answer

A)  and/also 
B)  and/along with 
C)  and/with 
D)  and/or 
A)  and/also 
B)  and/along with 
C)  and/with 
D)  and/or

Question 20

Impending or threatened conditions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific diagnostic conditions whose codes are used only when the condition was averted due to medical intervention 
B)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
C)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease 
D)  Conditions produced after the initial injury or condition has healed 
A)  Specific diagnostic conditions whose codes are used only when the condition was averted due to medical intervention 
B)  Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition 
C)  Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease 
D)  Conditions produced after the initial injury or condition has healed

Exam 2: Foundations of ICD-10-CM

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

Guidelines for Chapter ______ contain information about the use of symptom codes with and without definitive diagnosis codes and the use of coma scale codes, as well as rules for sequencing SIRS not due to infection and a description of functional quadriplegia.

Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

The guidelines for Chapter 20, External Causes of Morbidity, include:

An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

How many chapters does the ICD-10-CM manual contain?

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

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

In the medical record, the patient is documented to have the following conditions: lower back pain, blood in the urine, and a kidney infection. The coder would assign ICD-10-CM code(s) for the following condition(s):

An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

A placeholder character is:

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

This is the connecting term between the subterms acute and chronic to indicate ICD-10-CM provides a combination code to describe both conditions:

In ICD-10-CM, alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information are the:

When the acute and chronic forms of a condition are present:

The following notation implies sequencing of the codes when reported:

Guidelines for coding pressure ulcer stages are in this chapter:

Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

Impending or threatened conditions are:

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