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

Question 1

What is/are the correct code(s) for a corrosion of the breast, third degree due to accidental spillage of concentrated lye?

A) T21.1XA
B) T54.3X1A, T21.71XA
C) T21.71XA, T54.3X1A
D) T54.3X1A

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When coding a burn, which of the following should be the first-listed diagnosis?

A) Site
B) Site and severity
C) Extent
D) External cause

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

What acronym do coders need to remember when coding burns?

A) S/S.E
B) S/S.E.E.
C) S.E.E.
D) S.E.

Question 6

Preston Pitte was seen today for a snake bite on his right middle finger. Preston was playing outside at the beach when he picked up a water snake. The snake bit him, and his parents want to make sure that he is okay. The examination reveals a puncture wound to his right middle finger consistent with a snake bite. What are the correct codes assigned?

A) S61.252A, W59.11XA, Y92.832
B) S61.252A, W59.12XA, Y92.832
C) S61.352A, W59.11XA, Y92.832
D) S61.352A, W59.12XA, Y92.832

Question 7

What is the correct code for a patient seen today for a left index fingernail avulsion?

A) S61.201A
B) S61.301A
C) S61.200A
D) S61.300A

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

Which of the following is generally a ragged wound?

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

Question 10

What is the correct code for a puncture wound of the left foot, initial encounter?

A) S91.332A
B) S91.332D
C) S91.331A
D) S91.321D

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which of the following burns would show necrosis?

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

Question 16

When coding a burn, which character in the code identifies the severity of the burn?

A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth

Question 17

When a bleeding area has coagulated into a blood clot, it is known as a(n):

A) abrasion.
B) contusion.
C) hematoma.
D) wound.

Question 18

What is the correct code for a penetrating foreign body stuck in the left eyeball, initial encounter?

A) S05.52XA
B) S05.61XA
C) S05.50XA
D) S05.60XA

Question 19

What is the correct code for an open bite of the right wrist, initial encounter?

A) S61.551S
B) S61.551A
C) S61.552A
D) S61.559D

Question 20

Which of the following is commonly known as a bruise?

A) Abrasion
B) Contusion
C) Laceration
D) Puncture

Question 21

Which of the following is used to estimate the extent of burns?

A) Rule of fives
B) Rule of nines
C) Rule of sides
D) Rule of skin

Question 22

What is the correct code for sunburn, third degree?

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

Question 23

What is the correct code for a patient with solar keratosis?

A) L57.0
B) L57.1
C) L57.2
D) L57.3

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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 29

What is the correct code for confirmed child neglect, initial encounter?

A) T74.01XA
B) T74.02XA
C) T74.11XA
D) T74.11

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

Carson Canterbury is seen in the office today. Carson is two years old and accidentally drank a bottle of Metamucil. Carson has been vomiting for about two hours. What is/are the correct code(s) assigned?

A) T47.4X1A
B) T47.4X2A, R11.10
C) T47.4X1A, R11.10
D) R11.10

Question 32

Calvin Cutler was drinking a cup of coffee when he burned his lip. He got a first-degree burn from the hot coffee. What codes are assigned?

A) T20.12XA, X10.0XXA
B) T20.22XA, X10.0XXA
C) T20.32XA, X10.0XXA
D) T20.42XA, X10.0XXA

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

Brady Branson accidentally took his mom's Camazepam today. What code is assigned?

A) T42.4X1A
B) T42.4X2A
C) T42.4X3A
D) T42.4X4A

Question 36

Which of the following is the correct code for an encounter for examination following an alleged rape, adult?

A) Z04.41
B) Z04.51
C) Z04.42
D) Z04.21

Question 37

Sam Sampson was working at a cheese factory when a vat of boiling liquid cheese accidentally spilled over, landing on Sam. Sam has third-degree burns on both of his posterior forearms, as well as his abdomen and chest. What are the correct codes assigned?

A) T21.31XA, T21.32XA, T22.711A, T22.712A, X12.XXXA, Y92.63
B) T21.31XA, T21.32XA, T22.311A, T22.312A, T31.22, X12.XXXA, Y92.63, Y99.0
C) T21.31XA, T22.711A, T22.712A, T31.23, X12.XXXA, Y92.63
D) T21.31XA, T21.32XA, T22.311D, T22.312AD, X12.XXXA, Y92.63

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

What is the correct code for a leaking heart valve prosthesis, initial encounter?

A) T82.01XA
B) T82.02XA
C) T82.03XA
D) T82.04XA

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

Denise Davenport thought her cat bit her today. She sees Dr. Dunbar as a precaution. Dr. Dunbar diagnoses Denise with a cat bite to the right forearm. What codes are assigned?

A) S51.811A, W55.01XA
B) S51.851A, W55.03XA
C) S51.811A, W55.03XA
D) S51.851A, W55.01XA

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

What are the correct codes for acute pain from a recently implanted cardiac defibrillator?

A) T82.897A, G89.18
B) T82.897D, G89.18
C) T82.897A, G89.28
D) T82.897D, G89.28

Question 46

What is the correct external cause code for contact with a hot saucepan, initial encounter?

A) X15.0XXA
B) X15.1XXA
C) X15.2XXA
D) X15.3XXA

Question 47

What is the correct external cause code for a patient who drowned after falling off a merchant ship?

A) V92.00XA
B) V92.01XA
C) V92.02XA
D) V92.03XA

Question 48

Sally Jo came to the office today for a tetanus shot. She went into anaphylactic shock due to the tetanus vaccine. What code(s) is/are reported?

A) Z23, T80.52XA
B) T80.59XA
C) T80.52XA
D) Z28.01

Question 49

What is the correct external cause code for a blizzard, initial encounter?

A) X37.0XXA
B) X37.1XXA
C) X37.2XXA
D) X37.3XXA

Question 50

What is the correct code for a subsequent encounter for postprocedural cardiogenic shock?

A) T81.11
B) T81.11XA
C) T81.11XD
D) T81.11XS