Question 1

Which of the following is the first step for coding in ICD-10?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assign the appropriate code using the highest degree of specificity
B)   Read and follow the terms in the parentheses and brackets
C)   Follow instructional terms to direct you to the appropriate code
D)   Locate the term in the Alphabetic Index
E)   Refer to the notes under the appropriate headingF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Barry is a healthy 32-year-old established patient who has come in for his annual physical exam. When asked if he has any current problems or complaints, he says no. The ICD-9 code for his visit will be found in which of the following code ranges?

Accepted Answer

A)   290-319
B)   460-519
C)   760-779
D)   V01-V83
E)   E800-E999F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

Accepted Answer

A)   580-629
B)   630-679
C)   760-799
D)   800-999
E)   V01-V83F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

To assign a proper code for a neoplasm in ICD-10, the documentation must state whether it is benign, ________, in situ, or of uncertain behavior.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which convention is used in ICD-9 and ICD-10 to set off nonessential or supplementary terms that do not affect the code?

Accepted Answer

A)   [ ]
B)   ( ) 
C)   { }
D)   : :
E)   ; ;F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

How many E codes can be used with a single diagnosis code?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   5
D)   7
E)   As many as necessaryF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Payment for inpatient claims are based on a system known as ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true about E codes?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are generally used only for the initial treatment of an acute illness or injury.
B)   All accidents involving motor vehicles require an E code describing the vehicle.
C)   E codes are always the primary or first diagnosis listed.
D)   E codes associated with poisonings can be found in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals.
E)   Burns require an E code to describe how the burn occurred.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

A patient's diagnosis as established by the physician ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   includes all of the conditions the patient is treated for
B)   describes the primary condition for which the patient is receiving treatment
C)   is the chief complaint of the patient
D)   must comply with WHO terminology guidelines to be accepted by third-party payers
E)   can be coded directly from the Alphabetic IndexF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

Additional terms that are needed to select correct codes are indented after the main term in the Alphabetic Index. These terms are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Additional terms that are needed to select...

Question 11

To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

Accepted Answer

A)   A00-B99
B)   E00-E89
C)   H00-H59
D)   N00-N99
E)   Q00-Q99F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Because the codes found in Appendix A of ICD-9 always begin with the same letter, they are often referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   V codes
B)   E codes
C)   M codes
D)   P codes
E)   G codesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

An easy way to remember when an E code is required is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   by noting "see" by a diagnosis code
B)   if the diagnosis makes you ask "How did that happen?"
C)   if the diagnosis makes you ask "Why did that occur?"
D)   by checking for any modifiers to the diagnosis
E)   when the patient does not have an illness or injuryF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

________ codes are used for injuries resulting from various environmental events.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following statements is not correct about coding HIV positivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Requesting a confirmatory serology or culture for HIV is sufficient to code HIV positivity.
B)   When HIV symptoms are not present and serology is inconclusive, code R75 is assigned.
C)   Patients who are HIV positive but are currently asymptomatic are assigned code Z21.
D)   The provider must state "known HIV" or "positive HIV" in order to code HIV positivity.
E)   Patients who have developed an HIV-related illness should be assigned code B20.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 18: Diagnostic Coding

Which of the following is the first step for coding in ICD-10?

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To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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Which of the following statements is not true about E codes?

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Barry is a healthy 32-year-old established patient who has come in for his annual physical exam. When asked if he has any current problems or complaints, he says no. The ICD-9 code for his visit will be found in which of the following code ranges?

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Payment for inpatient claims are based on a system known as ________.

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To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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An easy way to remember when an E code is required is ____.

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How many E codes can be used with a single diagnosis code?

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A patient's diagnosis as established by the physician ____.

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To assign a proper code for a neoplasm in ICD-10, the documentation must state whether it is benign, ________, in situ, or of uncertain behavior.

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Additional terms that are needed to select correct codes are indented after the main term in the Alphabetic Index. These terms are called ________.

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Which convention is used in ICD-9 and ICD-10 to set off nonessential or supplementary terms that do not affect the code?

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Which of the following statements is not correct about coding HIV positivity?

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Because the codes found in Appendix A of ICD-9 always begin with the same letter, they are often referred to as ____.

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________ codes are used for injuries resulting from various environmental events.

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Exam 18: Diagnostic Coding

Which of the following is the first step for coding in ICD-10?

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To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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Which of the following statements is not true about E codes?

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Barry is a healthy 32-year-old established patient who has come in for his annual physical exam. When asked if he has any current problems or complaints, he says no. The ICD-9 code for his visit will be found in which of the following code ranges?

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Payment for inpatient claims are based on a system known as ________.

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To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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An easy way to remember when an E code is required is ____.

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How many E codes can be used with a single diagnosis code?

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A patient's diagnosis as established by the physician ____.

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To assign a proper code for a neoplasm in ICD-10, the documentation must state whether it is benign, ________, in situ, or of uncertain behavior.

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Additional terms that are needed to select correct codes are indented after the main term in the Alphabetic Index. These terms are called ________.

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Which convention is used in ICD-9 and ICD-10 to set off nonessential or supplementary terms that do not affect the code?

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Which of the following statements is not correct about coding HIV positivity?

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Because the codes found in Appendix A of ICD-9 always begin with the same letter, they are often referred to as ____.

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________ codes are used for injuries resulting from various environmental events.

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