Question 1

Diagnosis codes explain:

Accepted Answer

A)  why the patient came to see the health care provider. 
B)  what the physician did for the patient. 
C)  how the patient became ill. 
D)  where the patient lives. 
A)  why the patient came to see the health care provider. 
B)  what the physician did for the patient. 
C)  how the patient became ill. 
D)  where the patient lives. A

Question 2

An infection is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  symptom. 
B)  eponym. 
C)  procedure. 
D)  condition. 
A)  symptom. 
B)  eponym. 
C)  procedure. 
D)  condition. D

Question 3

Matthew came to see Dr. Lindsay complaining of fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Matthew is diagnosed with influenza with gastrointestinal manifestations. This will be coded with which of the following codes?

Accepted Answer

A)  J11.1 
B)  J10.2 
C)  J11.2 
D)  J09.X3 
A)  J11.1 
B)  J10.2 
C)  J11.2 
D)  J09.X3 C

Question 4

A code category can begin with all of the following letters except:

Accepted Answer

A)  I. 
B)  O. 
C)  U. 
D)  Z. 
A)  I. 
B)  O. 
C)  U. 
D)  Z.

Question 5

Mark broke his left arm after he fell into an empty swimming pool, initial encounter. What is the correct external cause code that should be assigned?

Accepted Answer

A)  W17.2XXA 
B)  W17.3XXA 
C)  W17.2XXD 
D)  W17.2XXD. 
A)  W17.2XXA 
B)  W17.3XXA 
C)  W17.2XXD 
D)  W17.2XXD.

Question 6

Adam was diagnosed with acute otitis media. Find this in the Alphabetic Index under:

Accepted Answer

A)  acute, media, otitis. 
B)  media, acute, otitis. 
C)  otitis, acute, media. 
D)  otitis, media, acute. 
A)  acute, media, otitis. 
B)  media, acute, otitis. 
C)  otitis, acute, media. 
D)  otitis, media, acute.

Question 7

In the Tabular List of ICD-10-CM, all diagnosis codes are listed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  alphabetic order then numeric order only. 
B)  numeric order then alphabetic order only. 
C)  either alphabetic or numeric order. 
D)  neither alphabetic nor numeric order. 
A)  alphabetic order then numeric order only. 
B)  numeric order then alphabetic order only. 
C)  either alphabetic or numeric order. 
D)  neither alphabetic nor numeric order.

Question 8

What is the correct code for a patient being seen for a pre-employment examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Z02.0 
B)  Z02.1 
C)  Z02.3 
D)  Z02.71 
A)  Z02.0 
B)  Z02.1 
C)  Z02.3 
D)  Z02.71

Question 9

Roseanne is diagnosed with rat-bite fever. This is coded with which of the following codes?

Accepted Answer

A)  A25.0 
B)  A25.1 
C)  A25.9 
D)  D44.3 
A)  A25.0 
B)  A25.1 
C)  A25.9 
D)  D44.3

Question 10

When coding a late effect from a pregnancy-related condition, how long is the postpartum period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediately after delivery 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  4 weeks 
D)  6 weeks 
A)  Immediately after delivery 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  4 weeks 
D)  6 weeks

Question 11

Dyshidrotic dermatitis is coded as:

Accepted Answer

A)  L30.1. 
B)  L58.0. 
C)  L58.1. 
D)  L81.7. 
A)  L30.1. 
B)  L58.0. 
C)  L58.1. 
D)  L81.7.

Question 12

The Table of Drugs and Chemicals is found in which part of the ICD-10-CM manual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volume I 
B)  Volume II 
C)  Volume III 
D)  Volumes I and II 
A)  Volume I 
B)  Volume II 
C)  Volume III 
D)  Volumes I and II

Question 13

What is the correct external cause code for a patient who fell out of a stationary wheelchair, initial encounter?

Accepted Answer

A)  W05.0XXA 
B)  W05.1XXA 
C)  W05.2XXA 
D)  W07.XXXA 
A)  W05.0XXA 
B)  W05.1XXA 
C)  W05.2XXA 
D)  W07.XXXA

Question 14

What is the first step in looking up an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look up the main term in the Alphabetic Index. 
B)  Look up the main term in the Tabular List. 
C)  Look up the code in the Alphabetic Index. 
D)  Look up the code in the Tabular List. 
A)  Look up the main term in the Alphabetic Index. 
B)  Look up the main term in the Tabular List. 
C)  Look up the code in the Alphabetic Index. 
D)  Look up the code in the Tabular List.

Question 15

Another name for the first-listed diagnosis is the ____________ diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  admitting 
B)  final 
C)  secondary 
D)  principal 
A)  admitting 
B)  final 
C)  secondary 
D)  principal

Question 16

External cause codes explain:

Accepted Answer

A)  how a patient became injured. 
B)  where an injury occurred. 
C)  what the physician did for the patient. 
D)  how a patient was injured and where an injury occurred. 
A)  how a patient became injured. 
B)  where an injury occurred. 
C)  what the physician did for the patient. 
D)  how a patient was injured and where an injury occurred.

Question 17

Dr. Peterie examines Thomas because he has a family history of colon cancer. You should look this up in the Alphabetic Index under what key terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer, colon 
B)  Neoplasm, colon, malignant 
C)  History, family, malignancy, colon 
D)  Malignancy, colon, history 
A)  Cancer, colon 
B)  Neoplasm, colon, malignant 
C)  History, family, malignancy, colon 
D)  Malignancy, colon, history

Question 18

Cindy is diagnosed with cardiac arrest. Find this in the Alphabetic Index under:

Accepted Answer

A)  arrest, cardiac. 
B)  cardiac arrest. 
C)  arrest, heart. 
D)  heart arrest. 
A)  arrest, cardiac. 
B)  cardiac arrest. 
C)  arrest, heart. 
D)  heart arrest.

Question 19

A two-year-old was poisoned when she accidentally swallowed 8 ibuprofen pills, initial encounter. What code is assigned?

Accepted Answer

A)  T39.311 
B)  T39.311A 
C)  T39.312 
D)  T39.31A 
A)  T39.311 
B)  T39.311A 
C)  T39.312 
D)  T39.31A

Question 20

Suzie came in contact with a co-worker who was diagnosed with varicella. Suzie has no signs or symptoms of the disease. She visits Dr. Hearn to be on the safe side. What is the correct code for this visit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Z20.810 
B)  Z20.811 
C)  Z20.820 
D)  Z20.828 
A)  Z20.810 
B)  Z20.811 
C)  Z20.820 
D)  Z20.828

Exam 2: Introduction to ICD-10-CM

Diagnosis codes explain:

An infection is an example of a(n):

Matthew came to see Dr. Lindsay complaining of fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Matthew is diagnosed with influenza with gastrointestinal manifestations. This will be coded with which of the following codes?

A code category can begin with all of the following letters except:

Mark broke his left arm after he fell into an empty swimming pool, initial encounter. What is the correct external cause code that should be assigned?

Adam was diagnosed with acute otitis media. Find this in the Alphabetic Index under:

In the Tabular List of ICD-10-CM, all diagnosis codes are listed in:

What is the correct code for a patient being seen for a pre-employment examination?

Roseanne is diagnosed with rat-bite fever. This is coded with which of the following codes?

When coding a late effect from a pregnancy-related condition, how long is the postpartum period?

Dyshidrotic dermatitis is coded as:

The Table of Drugs and Chemicals is found in which part of the ICD-10-CM manual?

What is the correct external cause code for a patient who fell out of a stationary wheelchair, initial encounter?

What is the first step in looking up an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code?

Another name for the first-listed diagnosis is the ____________ diagnosis.

External cause codes explain:

Dr. Peterie examines Thomas because he has a family history of colon cancer. You should look this up in the Alphabetic Index under what key terms?

Cindy is diagnosed with cardiac arrest. Find this in the Alphabetic Index under:

A two-year-old was poisoned when she accidentally swallowed 8 ibuprofen pills, initial encounter. What code is assigned?

Suzie came in contact with a co-worker who was diagnosed with varicella. Suzie has no signs or symptoms of the disease. She visits Dr. Hearn to be on the safe side. What is the correct code for this visit?

Introduction to Diagnostic Coding

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

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

Hospital Inpatient Diagnosis Coding

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