Question 1

Hypopiesis and hypotension will be reported with:

Accepted Answer

A)  one code for hypertension. 
B)  two codes, one for hypopiesis and one for hypotension. 
C)  one code because hypopiesis and hypotension use the same code. 
D)  two codes, one for hypotension and one for cardiovascular collapse. 
A)  one code for hypertension. 
B)  two codes, one for hypopiesis and one for hypotension. 
C)  one code because hypopiesis and hypotension use the same code. 
D)  two codes, one for hypotension and one for cardiovascular collapse. C

Question 2

Code B97.0 is a code for:

Accepted Answer

A)  adenovirus. 
B)  echo virus. 
C)  viral and chlamydial infections. 
D)  None of these 
A)  adenovirus. 
B)  echo virus. 
C)  viral and chlamydial infections. 
D)  None of these A

Question 3

Italicized brackets are used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  show alternate terms. 
B)  surround an additional code or codes that must be included with the initial code. 
C)  show additional descriptions that are also included in the description of the code. 
D)  None of these 
A)  show alternate terms. 
B)  surround an additional code or codes that must be included with the initial code. 
C)  show additional descriptions that are also included in the description of the code. 
D)  None of these B

Question 4

Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is the initial encounter?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Andy's father had kidney cancer. For Andy's visit, you will code:

Accepted Answer

A)  Z85.528. 
B)  Z80.51. 
C)  C64.9. 
D)  D30.00. 
A)  Z85.528. 
B)  Z80.51. 
C)  C64.9. 
D)  D30.00.

Question 6

Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is a subsequent encounter?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

"Other specified" is equivalent to:

Accepted Answer

A)  NEC. 
B)  NOS. 
C)  unknown. 
D)  unspecified. 
A)  NEC. 
B)  NOS. 
C)  unknown. 
D)  unspecified.

Question 8

When coding a differential diagnosis, the coder will:

Accepted Answer

A)  code two conditions, and the one documented first is the principal diagnosis. 
B)  code two conditions, and the one documented second is the principal diagnosis. 
C)  code two conditions, and either code can be assigned as the principal diagnosis. 
D)  only code symptoms because there is no definitive diagnosis to assign as principal. 
A)  code two conditions, and the one documented first is the principal diagnosis. 
B)  code two conditions, and the one documented second is the principal diagnosis. 
C)  code two conditions, and either code can be assigned as the principal diagnosis. 
D)  only code symptoms because there is no definitive diagnosis to assign as principal.

Question 9

Marvin was diagnosed with mitral valve failure. You will code:

Accepted Answer

A)  I05.8. 
B)  I34.0. 
C)  I34.0, I05.8. 
D)  I05.8, I34.0. 
A)  I05.8. 
B)  I34.0. 
C)  I34.0, I05.8. 
D)  I05.8, I34.0.

Question 10

Frank is diagnosed with gastroenteritis from a Salmonella infection from undercooked chicken. How should this be coded?

Accepted Answer

A)  A05.9 
B)  A09 
C)  A02.0 
D)  A02.9 
A)  A05.9 
B)  A09 
C)  A02.0 
D)  A02.9

Question 11

NEC stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-elective contraindication. 
B)  not elsewhere classifiable. 
C)  noted exceptional condition. 
D)  notations, exceptions, and classifications. 
A)  non-elective contraindication. 
B)  not elsewhere classifiable. 
C)  noted exceptional condition. 
D)  notations, exceptions, and classifications.

Question 12

Which of these codes has the greatest level of specificity?

Accepted Answer

A)  H62 
B)  H62.8 
C)  H62.8X 
D)  H62.8X1 
A)  H62 
B)  H62.8 
C)  H62.8X 
D)  H62.8X1

Question 13

Brandon was diagnosed with whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia. You will code:

Accepted Answer

A)  A37.90. 
B)  A37.91. 
C)  A37.01. 
D)  A37.80. 
A)  A37.90. 
B)  A37.91. 
C)  A37.01. 
D)  A37.80.

Question 14

The first-listed code is also called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  discharge diagnosis. 
B)  final diagnosis. 
C)  suspected diagnosis. 
D)  principal diagnosis. 
A)  discharge diagnosis. 
B)  final diagnosis. 
C)  suspected diagnosis. 
D)  principal diagnosis.

Question 15

When both acute and chronic conditions are listed as the diagnosis and there is no combination code available, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  report the code for the acute condition first. 
B)  report the code for the chronic condition first. 
C)  report a sign code followed by the acute code and then the chronic code. 
D)  report a sign code followed by the chronic code and then the acute code. 
A)  report the code for the acute condition first. 
B)  report the code for the chronic condition first. 
C)  report a sign code followed by the acute code and then the chronic code. 
D)  report a sign code followed by the chronic code and then the acute code.

Question 16

The terms included within ____________ in a code description are called nonessential modifiers.

Accepted Answer

A)  brackets 
B)  a colon 
C)  italicized brackets 
D)  parentheses 
A)  brackets 
B)  a colon 
C)  italicized brackets 
D)  parentheses

Question 17

A combination code includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  both a diagnosis and a procedure. 
B)  two or more diagnoses. 
C)  two or more procedures. 
D)  None of these 
A)  both a diagnosis and a procedure. 
B)  two or more diagnoses. 
C)  two or more procedures. 
D)  None of these

Question 18

A primary malignant neoplasm of the right femur is coded as:

Accepted Answer

A)  D16.20. 
B)  C79.51. 
C)  C40.20. 
D)  C40.21. 
A)  D16.20. 
B)  C79.51. 
C)  C40.20. 
D)  C40.21.

Question 19

Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is for a late effect?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

NOS stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  no ovary status. 
B)  not optional selection. 
C)  not otherwise specified. 
D)  not otherwise stated. 
A)  no ovary status. 
B)  not optional selection. 
C)  not otherwise specified. 
D)  not otherwise stated.

Exam 3: General Guidelines and Notations

Hypopiesis and hypotension will be reported with:

Code B97.0 is a code for:

Italicized brackets are used to:

Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is the initial encounter?

Andy's father had kidney cancer. For Andy's visit, you will code:

Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is a subsequent encounter?

"Other specified" is equivalent to:

When coding a differential diagnosis, the coder will:

Marvin was diagnosed with mitral valve failure. You will code:

Frank is diagnosed with gastroenteritis from a Salmonella infection from undercooked chicken. How should this be coded?

NEC stands for:

Which of these codes has the greatest level of specificity?

Brandon was diagnosed with whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia. You will code:

The first-listed code is also called the:

When both acute and chronic conditions are listed as the diagnosis and there is no combination code available, you should:

The terms included within ____________ in a code description are called nonessential modifiers.

A combination code includes:

A primary malignant neoplasm of the right femur is coded as:

Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is for a late effect?

NOS stands for:

Introduction to Diagnostic Coding

Introduction to ICD-10-CM

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

Coding for Obstetrics and Gynecology

Coding Congenital and Pediatric Conditions

Coding Injuries, Poisonings, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services

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