Question 1

What is the correct code for a second-degree burn of the right palm, initial encounter?

Accepted Answer

A)  T23.151A 
B)  T23.251A 
C)  T23.351A 
D)  T23.451A 
A)  T23.151A 
B)  T23.251A 
C)  T23.351A 
D)  T23.451A

Question 2

What is the correct code for an adverse effect to Ritalin?

Accepted Answer

A)  T43.635A 
B)  T43.634A 
C)  T43.633A 
D)  T43.632A 
A)  T43.635A 
B)  T43.634A 
C)  T43.633A 
D)  T43.632A

Question 3

Sophia Smith was weeding her garden this morning and got a splinter stuck in her right thumb. What codes are assigned?

Accepted Answer

A)  S61.041A, W45.8XXD, Y92.017XA, Y93.H2 
B)  S61.041A, W45.8XXA, Y92.017, Y93.H2 
C)  S61.042A, W45.8XXD, Y92.017, Y93.H2 
D)  S61.042A, W45.8XXA, Y92.017, Y93.H2 
A)  S61.041A, W45.8XXD, Y92.017XA, Y93.H2 
B)  S61.041A, W45.8XXA, Y92.017, Y93.H2 
C)  S61.042A, W45.8XXD, Y92.017, Y93.H2 
D)  S61.042A, W45.8XXA, Y92.017, Y93.H2

Question 4

An injury in which all the layers of the skin are traumatically torn away from the body is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  abrasion. 
B)  avulsion. 
C)  laceration. 
D)  puncture wound. 
A)  abrasion. 
B)  avulsion. 
C)  laceration. 
D)  puncture wound.

Question 5

Which of the following burns would destroy all layers of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree 
A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree

Question 6

What is the correct code for an adverse effect of niacin?

Accepted Answer

A)  T46.7X1A 
B)  T46.7X3A 
C)  T46.7X4A 
D)  T46.7X5A 
A)  T46.7X1A 
B)  T46.7X3A 
C)  T46.7X4A 
D)  T46.7X5A

Question 7

Which of the following burns would show necrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree 
A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree

Question 8

Which of the following burns would show blisters on the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree 
A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree

Question 9

To be considered an adverse effect, which of the following must occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  A healthcare professional must correctly prescribe the drug for the patient. 
B)  The patient must receive the correct drug. 
C)  The correct route of administration must be used. 
D)  All of these 
A)  A healthcare professional must correctly prescribe the drug for the patient. 
B)  The patient must receive the correct drug. 
C)  The correct route of administration must be used. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

An unexpected bad result is known as (a[n]):

Accepted Answer

A)  caustic. 
B)  poisoning. 
C)  adverse effect. 
D)  toxic effect. 
A)  caustic. 
B)  poisoning. 
C)  adverse effect. 
D)  toxic effect.

Question 11

A health-related reaction caused by a poisonous substance is known as (a[n]):

Accepted Answer

A)  caustic. 
B)  poisoning. 
C)  adverse effect. 
D)  toxic effect. 
A)  caustic. 
B)  poisoning. 
C)  adverse effect. 
D)  toxic effect.

Question 12

What is the correct code for sunburn, third degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  L55.0 
B)  L55.1 
C)  L55.2 
D)  L55.3 
A)  L55.0 
B)  L55.1 
C)  L55.2 
D)  L55.3

Question 13

How many codes are needed to properly report a burn diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 14

A condition produced by a substance that is harmful or causes death is known as (a[n]):

Accepted Answer

A)  caustic. 
B)  poisoning. 
C)  adverse effect. 
D)  toxic effect. 
A)  caustic. 
B)  poisoning. 
C)  adverse effect. 
D)  toxic effect.

Question 15

Which of the following burns would show redness of the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree 
A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Deep third degree

Question 16

Which of the following is generally a ragged wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abrasion 
B)  Avulsion 
C)  Laceration 
D)  Puncture wound 
A)  Abrasion 
B)  Avulsion 
C)  Laceration 
D)  Puncture wound

Question 17

When coding adverse effects, poisoning, underdosing, and toxic effects, which character in the code describes the intent of the circumstance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourth 
B)  Fifth 
C)  Sixth 
D)  Seventh 
A)  Fourth 
B)  Fifth 
C)  Sixth 
D)  Seventh

Question 18

External cause codes are used to report which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause of injury 
B)  Place of injury 
C)  Patient status 
D)  All of these 
A)  Cause of injury 
B)  Place of injury 
C)  Patient status 
D)  All of these

Question 19

Which of the following is an administration route for drugs into a muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  IA 
B)  ID 
C)  IM 
D)  INH 
A)  IA 
B)  ID 
C)  IM 
D)  INH

Question 20

What is the correct code for an air embolism following a transfusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  T80.0XXA 
B)  T80.1XXA 
C)  T80.211A 
D)  T80.212A 
A)  T80.0XXA 
B)  T80.1XXA 
C)  T80.211A 
D)  T80.212A

Exam 21: Coding Injuries, Poisonings, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

What is the correct code for a second-degree burn of the right palm, initial encounter?

What is the correct code for an adverse effect to Ritalin?

Sophia Smith was weeding her garden this morning and got a splinter stuck in her right thumb. What codes are assigned?

An injury in which all the layers of the skin are traumatically torn away from the body is known as a(n):

Which of the following burns would destroy all layers of the skin?

What is the correct code for an adverse effect of niacin?

Which of the following burns would show necrosis?

Which of the following burns would show blisters on the skin?

To be considered an adverse effect, which of the following must occur?

An unexpected bad result is known as (a[n]):

A health-related reaction caused by a poisonous substance is known as (a[n]):

What is the correct code for sunburn, third degree?

How many codes are needed to properly report a burn diagnosis?

A condition produced by a substance that is harmful or causes death is known as (a[n]):

Which of the following burns would show redness of the epidermis?

Which of the following is generally a ragged wound?

When coding adverse effects, poisoning, underdosing, and toxic effects, which character in the code describes the intent of the circumstance?

External cause codes are used to report which of the following?

Which of the following is an administration route for drugs into a muscle?

What is the correct code for an air embolism following a transfusion?

Introduction to Diagnostic Coding

Introduction to ICD-10-CM

General Guidelines and Notations

Coding Infectious Diseases

Coding Neoplasms

Coding Diseases of the Blood and Immune Mechanism

Coding Conditions of the Endocrine and Metabolic Systems

Coding Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Coding Nervous System Conditions

Coding Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa

Coding Diseases of the Auditory System Ears

Coding Circulatory Conditions

Coding Respiratory Conditions

Coding Diseases of the Digestive System

Coding Diseases of the Integumentary System

Coding Muscular Conditions

Coding Skeletal Conditions

Coding Diseases of the Urinary System

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Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services

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