Question 1

Symbols, punctuation marks, indentations, and other similar rules for determining the appropriate diagnosis code are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Symbols, punctuation marks, indentations, and other similar...

Question 2

ICD-10-PCS replaces the CPT code book used in outpatient billing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When performing a routine physical and an abnormality is found, the abnormality should be reported and sequenced _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When performing a routine physical and an...

Question 4

In what case should a Z code be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterilization 
B)  Hysterectomy 
C)  Antibiotic injection 
D)  Dermatitis 
A)  Sterilization 
B)  Hysterectomy 
C)  Antibiotic injection 
D)  Dermatitis

Question 5

The Tabular List is referred to as Volume 1 and is placed before the Alphabetic Index (Volume 2) in most ICD-10-CM manual publications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All diagnoses that affect the current status of the patient and are documented can be assigned a code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Codes that are used principally by tumor or cancer registries are

Accepted Answer

A)  neoplasm codes. 
B)  default codes. 
C)  morphology codes. 
D)  manifestation codes. 
A)  neoplasm codes. 
B)  default codes. 
C)  morphology codes. 
D)  manifestation codes.

Question 8

Why is the correct sequence of codes on an insurance claim important?

Accepted Answer

A)  To make the chronology of patient care events understood. 
B)  To make the severity of disease understood. 
C)  It is not important as long as the correct indicator is used for each line of service. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  To make the chronology of patient care events understood. 
B)  To make the severity of disease understood. 
C)  It is not important as long as the correct indicator is used for each line of service. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 9

Assistance in coding hypertension-related diseases can be located in Chapter ___ of the Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assistance in coding hypertension-related diseases can be...

Question 10

A term used as the name of a disease, structure, operation, or procedure, usually derived from the name of a place or a person who discovered or described it first, is an acronym.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A patient is being evaluated in the office for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Which term should NOT be used to code the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Suspected" ACL tear 
B)  "Likely" ACL tear 
C)  "Rule out" tear 
D)  All of the above 
A)  "Suspected" ACL tear 
B)  "Likely" ACL tear 
C)  "Rule out" tear 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The keyword vaccination would be an indicator that the encounter would be reported with a ___ code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The keyword vaccination would be an indicator...

Question 13

Proper coding can mean financial success or failure of a medical practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When reporting obstetrical care, the trimester of pregnancy is indicated by

Accepted Answer

A)  a combination code. 
B)  the sixth character of the Chapter 15 code. 
C)  the seventh character of the Chapter 15 code. 
D)  an additional code. 
A)  a combination code. 
B)  the sixth character of the Chapter 15 code. 
C)  the seventh character of the Chapter 15 code. 
D)  an additional code.

Question 15

In ICD-10-CM, a code with a fourth digit 9 or fifth digit 0 for diagnosis codes means

Accepted Answer

A)  data in the medical record are specified. 
B)  information in the health record is unspecified. 
C)  data in the medical record show right side is affected. 
D)  information in the medical record shows left side is involved. 
A)  data in the medical record are specified. 
B)  information in the health record is unspecified. 
C)  data in the medical record show right side is affected. 
D)  information in the medical record shows left side is involved.

Question 16

Patient encounters for subsequent treatment of an injury are identified with a seventh character of

Accepted Answer

A)  A. 
B)  D. 
C)  S. 
D)  X. 
A)  A. 
B)  D. 
C)  S. 
D)  X.

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct order of steps to take in ICD-10-CM coding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Locate the main term in the Alphabetic Index, verify the code in the Tabular List, read any instructions in the Tabular List, check for exclusion notes, and assign the code. 
B)  Locate the main term in the Tabular List, verify the code in the Alphabetic Index, read any instructions in the Alphabetic Index, and assign the code. 
C)  Locate the diagnosis by the adjective in the Alphabetic Index, verify the code in the Tabular List, and assign the code. 
D)  Locate the diagnosis by the main term in the Alphabetic Index, read any instructions pertaining to the term, and assign the code. 
A)  Locate the main term in the Alphabetic Index, verify the code in the Tabular List, read any instructions in the Tabular List, check for exclusion notes, and assign the code. 
B)  Locate the main term in the Tabular List, verify the code in the Alphabetic Index, read any instructions in the Alphabetic Index, and assign the code. 
C)  Locate the diagnosis by the adjective in the Alphabetic Index, verify the code in the Tabular List, and assign the code. 
D)  Locate the diagnosis by the main term in the Alphabetic Index, read any instructions pertaining to the term, and assign the code.

Question 18

The sixth character of an ICD-10-CM code can signify

Accepted Answer

A)  etiology. 
B)  anatomic site. 
C)  severity. 
D)  trimester of pregnancy. 
A)  etiology. 
B)  anatomic site. 
C)  severity. 
D)  trimester of pregnancy.

Question 19

During the transition to ICD-10-CM, the ______ will determine if a claim should be reported using an ICD-9-CM code or an ICD-10-CM code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the transition to ICD-10-CM, the ______...

Question 20

Burns are reported based on the depth of the burn, the extent of the burn, and the agent that caused the burn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Symbols, punctuation marks, indentations, and other similar rules for determining the appropriate diagnosis code are referred to as _____.

ICD-10-PCS replaces the CPT code book used in outpatient billing.

When performing a routine physical and an abnormality is found, the abnormality should be reported and sequenced _____.

In what case should a Z code be used?

The Tabular List is referred to as Volume 1 and is placed before the Alphabetic Index (Volume 2) in most ICD-10-CM manual publications.

All diagnoses that affect the current status of the patient and are documented can be assigned a code.

Codes that are used principally by tumor or cancer registries are

Why is the correct sequence of codes on an insurance claim important?

Assistance in coding hypertension-related diseases can be located in Chapter ___ of the Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines.

A term used as the name of a disease, structure, operation, or procedure, usually derived from the name of a place or a person who discovered or described it first, is an acronym.

A patient is being evaluated in the office for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Which term should NOT be used to code the diagnosis?

The keyword vaccination would be an indicator that the encounter would be reported with a ___ code.

Proper coding can mean financial success or failure of a medical practice.

When reporting obstetrical care, the trimester of pregnancy is indicated by

In ICD-10-CM, a code with a fourth digit 9 or fifth digit 0 for diagnosis codes means

Patient encounters for subsequent treatment of an injury are identified with a seventh character of

Which of the following is the correct order of steps to take in ICD-10-CM coding?

The sixth character of an ICD-10-CM code can signify

During the transition to ICD-10-CM, the ______ will determine if a claim should be reported using an ICD-9-CM code or an ICD-10-CM code.

Burns are reported based on the depth of the burn, the extent of the burn, and the agent that caused the burn.

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Compliance, Privacy, Fraud, and Abuse in Insurance Billing

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record

Procedural Coding

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The Electronic Claim

Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving

Office and Insurance Collection Strategies

The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans

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Exam 5: Diagnostic Coding

Symbols, punctuation marks, indentations, and other similar rules for determining the appropriate diagnosis code are referred to as _____.

ICD-10-PCS replaces the CPT code book used in outpatient billing.

When performing a routine physical and an abnormality is found, the abnormality should be reported and sequenced _____.

In what case should a Z code be used?

The Tabular List is referred to as Volume 1 and is placed before the Alphabetic Index (Volume 2) in most ICD-10-CM manual publications.

All diagnoses that affect the current status of the patient and are documented can be assigned a code.

Codes that are used principally by tumor or cancer registries are

Why is the correct sequence of codes on an insurance claim important?

Assistance in coding hypertension-related diseases can be located in Chapter ___ of the Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines.

A term used as the name of a disease, structure, operation, or procedure, usually derived from the name of a place or a person who discovered or described it first, is an acronym.

A patient is being evaluated in the office for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Which term should NOT be used to code the diagnosis?

The keyword vaccination would be an indicator that the encounter would be reported with a ___ code.

Proper coding can mean financial success or failure of a medical practice.

When reporting obstetrical care, the trimester of pregnancy is indicated by

In ICD-10-CM, a code with a fourth digit 9 or fifth digit 0 for diagnosis codes means

Patient encounters for subsequent treatment of an injury are identified with a seventh character of

Which of the following is the correct order of steps to take in ICD-10-CM coding?

The sixth character of an ICD-10-CM code can signify

During the transition to ICD-10-CM, the ______ will determine if a claim should be reported using an ICD-9-CM code or an ICD-10-CM code.

Burns are reported based on the depth of the burn, the extent of the burn, and the agent that caused the burn.

Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist

Compliance, Privacy, Fraud, and Abuse in Insurance Billing

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record

Procedural Coding

The Paper Claim: Cms-1500 02-12

The Electronic Claim

Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving

Office and Insurance Collection Strategies

The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans

Medicare

Medicaid and Other State Programs

Tricare and Veterans Health Care

Workers Compensation

Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs

Hospital Billing

Seeking a Job and Attaining Professional Advancement

Filters