Question 1

In ICD-10-CM,the final character of a code assignment can never be a letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each item to one of the following definitions.
-See also

Accepted Answer

A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known 
A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known

Question 3

The code "L05.0 pilonidal cyst and sinus with abscess" represents a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) chapter 
B) section 
C) category 
D) subcategory 
A) chapter 
B) section 
C) category 
D) subcategory

Question 4

Why is it important for the coder to understand coding conventions?

Accepted Answer

Ensures accurate ass

Question 5

Match each item to one of the following definitions.
-[ ] Brackets

Accepted Answer

A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known 
A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known

Question 6

The term "with" in the code title requires documentation of what?

Accepted Answer

That both conditions linked by

Question 7

"Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)" represents a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) chapter 
B) section 
C) category 
D) subcategory 
A) chapter 
B) section 
C) category 
D) subcategory

Question 8

What does an Excludes2 note in ICD-10-CM advise a coder?

Accepted Answer

That a condition he or she may

Question 9

Match each item to one of the following definitions.
-Other codes

Accepted Answer

A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known 
A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known

Question 10

Match each item to one of the following definitions.
-Code,if applicable,any causal condition

Accepted Answer

A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known 
A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known

Question 11

"__________" is used in the Alphabetic Index to provide guidance when two conditions are related or have a causal relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "__________" is used in the Alphabetic Index...

Question 12

Match each item to one of the following definitions.
-( ) Parentheses

Accepted Answer

A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known 
A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known

Question 13

The word "__________" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term,not in alphabetic order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word "__________" in the Alphabetic Index...

Question 14

A(n) __________ is a term that is enclosed in parentheses following a main term or a subterm and whose presence or absence has no effect on code assignment.

Accepted Answer

nonessenti

Question 15

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement aspiration pneumonia is a(n) ____ modifier.

Accepted Answer

A) essential 
B) nonessential 
A) essential 
B) nonessential

Question 16

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement cortical cataract is a(n) ____ modifier.

Accepted Answer

A) essential 
B) nonessential 
A) essential 
B) nonessential

Question 17

What are the two tables found in the Alphabetic Index in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

Neoplasm Table and t

Question 18

Match each item to one of the following definitions.
-NEC

Accepted Answer

A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known 
A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known

Question 19

Match each item to one of the following definitions.
-See category

Accepted Answer

A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known 
A) Used in the Tabular List to enclose synonyms,alternative wordings,or explanatory phrases 
B) Instruction following a main term in the Index that instructs the user that another main term may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful 
C) Codes that are used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code 
D) Abbreviation in the Index that represents "not elsewhere classifiable" when a specific code is not available in the Alphabetic Index 
E) A cross-reference that gives directions to go to a specific code category in the Tabular List,Volume 1
F)Used when the information in the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist
G)Used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code number to which it was assigned
H)Used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following the punctuation to make it assignable to a given category
I)An instruction to code the causal condition if it is known

Exam 3: ICD-10-Cm Format and Conventions

In ICD-10-CM,the final character of a code assignment can never be a letter.

Match each item to one of the following definitions. -See also

The code "L05.0 pilonidal cyst and sinus with abscess" represents a ____.

Why is it important for the coder to understand coding conventions?

Match each item to one of the following definitions. -[ ] Brackets

The term "with" in the code title requires documentation of what?

"Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)" represents a ____.

What does an Excludes2 note in ICD-10-CM advise a coder?

Match each item to one of the following definitions. -Other codes

Match each item to one of the following definitions. -Code,if applicable,any causal condition

"__________" is used in the Alphabetic Index to provide guidance when two conditions are related or have a causal relationship.

Match each item to one of the following definitions. -( ) Parentheses

The word "__________" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term,not in alphabetic order.

A(n) __________ is a term that is enclosed in parentheses following a main term or a subterm and whose presence or absence has no effect on code assignment.

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement aspiration pneumonia is a(n) ____ modifier.

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement cortical cataract is a(n) ____ modifier.

What are the two tables found in the Alphabetic Index in ICD-10-CM?

Match each item to one of the following definitions. -NEC

Match each item to one of the following definitions. -See category

The Rationale for and History of Coding

The Health Record As the Foundation of Coding

Basic Steps of Coding

General Coding Guidelines for Diagnosis

General Coding Guidelines for Medical and Surgical Procedures

General Coding Guidelines for Other Medical- and Surgical-Related Procedures and Ancillary Procedures

Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings Not Elsewhere Classified, and Z Codes

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Neoplasms

Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism

Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases

Mental, Behavioral, and Neuro developmental Disorders

Diseases of the Nervous System,Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa,and Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process

Diseases of the Circulatory System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Diseases of the Digestive System

Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Diseases of the Genitourinary System

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium

Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and Congenital Malformations, deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Injuries and Certain Other Consequences of External Cases and External Causes of Morbidity

Burns, adverse Effects, and Poisonings

Complications of Surgical and Medical Care

Reimbursement Methodologies

Out patient Coding

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