Question 1

Hypertension is an example of a ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  symptom 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  procedure 
D)  complaint 
A)  symptom 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  procedure 
D)  complaint

Question 2

A fever is an example of a(n) _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sign 
B)  objective 
C)  sensation 
D)  code 
A)  sign 
B)  objective 
C)  sensation 
D)  code

Question 3

Where are the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting published?

Accepted Answer

A)  In Appendix A of the ICD-10-CM manual 
B)  In the front of the ICD-10-CM manual 
C)  In Section III of the ICD-10-CM manual 
D)  In Section IV of the ICD-10-CM manual 
A)  In Appendix A of the ICD-10-CM manual 
B)  In the front of the ICD-10-CM manual 
C)  In Section III of the ICD-10-CM manual 
D)  In Section IV of the ICD-10-CM manual

Question 4

Outpatient coders cannot assign a diagnosis code for a diagnosis documented as:

Accepted Answer

A)  likely. 
B)  possible. 
C)  questionable. 
D)  All of these 
A)  likely. 
B)  possible. 
C)  questionable. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

Coding for _________ means that the code was selected based on what the insurance company will pay rather than what the documentation reflects.

Accepted Answer

A)  coverage 
B)  payment 
C)  services 
D)  documentation 
A)  coverage 
B)  payment 
C)  services 
D)  documentation

Question 6

Diagnosis codes can report a disease, a sign, or a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose 
B)  treatment 
C)  symptom 
D)  objective 
A)  purpose 
B)  treatment 
C)  symptom 
D)  objective

Question 7

A ____________ is a subjective sensation as expressed by the patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  symptom 
B)  treatment 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  condition 
A)  symptom 
B)  treatment 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  condition

Question 8

You must code all ____________ or complications that are relevant to the current encounter.

Accepted Answer

A)  admission diagnoses 
B)  conditions 
C)  factors 
D)  abuses 
A)  admission diagnoses 
B)  conditions 
C)  factors 
D)  abuses

Question 9

The diagnosis code(s) ___________ the procedure provided to the patient during the encounter.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause 
B)  justify 
C)  explain 
D)  document 
A)  cause 
B)  justify 
C)  explain 
D)  document

Question 10

The physician documented Jacob's diagnosis as a chest cold. The coder assigned a code for bronchitis. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  coding for coverage. 
B)  double billing. 
C)  following correct coding guidelines. 
D)  upcoding. 
A)  coding for coverage. 
B)  double billing. 
C)  following correct coding guidelines. 
D)  upcoding.

Hypertension is an example of a ____________.

A fever is an example of a(n) _________.

Where are the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting published?

Outpatient coders cannot assign a diagnosis code for a diagnosis documented as:

Coding for _________ means that the code was selected based on what the insurance company will pay rather than what the documentation reflects.

Diagnosis codes can report a disease, a sign, or a(n) ________.

A ____________ is a subjective sensation as expressed by the patient.

You must code all ____________ or complications that are relevant to the current encounter.

The diagnosis code(s) ___________ the procedure provided to the patient during the encounter.

The physician documented Jacob's diagnosis as a chest cold. The coder assigned a code for bronchitis. This is an example of:

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

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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Exam 1: Introduction to Diagnostic Coding

Hypertension is an example of a ____________.

A fever is an example of a(n) _________.

Where are the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting published?

Outpatient coders cannot assign a diagnosis code for a diagnosis documented as:

Coding for _________ means that the code was selected based on what the insurance company will pay rather than what the documentation reflects.

Diagnosis codes can report a disease, a sign, or a(n) ________.

A ____________ is a subjective sensation as expressed by the patient.

You must code all ____________ or complications that are relevant to the current encounter.

The diagnosis code(s) ___________ the procedure provided to the patient during the encounter.

The physician documented Jacob's diagnosis as a chest cold. The coder assigned a code for bronchitis. This is an example of:

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

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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