Question 1

Eponyms are usually listed in the Alphabetic Index under

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A)   the nonessential modifier and main term.
B)   the main term and subterm.
C)   the eponym and main term.
D)   the convention and the eponym.

Question 2

The primary diagnosis in ICD-10-CM coding is listed

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A)   second.
B)   after the coexisting condition.
C)   before the signs and symptoms.
D)   first.

Question 3

As of October 1, 2015, the diagnosis codes that must be used in the United States are based on which of the following revisions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) ?

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A)   5th Revision
B)   10th Revision
C)   9th Revision
D)   15th Revision B

Question 4

If a see cross reference appears after a main term, the coder

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A)   does not need to look up any additional words or phrases.
B)   can code right from the Alphabetic Index.
C)   must find the manifestation code also.
D)   must look up the term that follows the word see in the index.

Question 5

Updates to ICD-10-CM are called

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A)   addenda.
B)   additions.
C)   changes.
D)   supplements.

Question 6

Not otherwise specified codes are used

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A)   when no other information is available for assigning the disease a more specific code.
B)   never because they are not allowed in ICD-10-CM.
C)   when no code matches the exact situation.
D)   only when there is a manifestation code.

Question 7

Which of the following is an index of drugs and chemicals?

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A)   Index to External Causes
B)   Tabular List
C)   Table of Drugs and Chemicals
D)   Alphabetic Index

Question 8

When coding for poisoning (T46.1X1S, for example)  in ICD-10-CM, what character describes if it was accidental, self-harm, assault, or undetermined?

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A)   fifth
B)   seventh
C)   fourth
D)   sixth

Question 9

Chronic diseases treated on an ongoing basis may be coded

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A)   as many times as the patient receives treatment.
B)   only at discharge from the hospital.
C)   only the first time you see the patient.
D)   once per month.

Question 10

The first step in the coding process is to look in the

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A)   Tabular List.
B)   Alphabetic Index.
C)   Neoplasm Table.
D)   Index to External Causes. B

Question 11

M codes that are followed by four digits, a slash, and a final digit are used by pathologists to

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A)   report morbidity diagnoses.
B)   report diseases that cannot be managed or controlled.
C)   report metastasized processes.
D)   report on and study the prevalence of various types of neoplasms.

Question 12

In the cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe (L03.0)  code, the fourth character is an example of a

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A)   subcategory.
B)   combination code.
C)   category.
D)   subclassification.

Question 13

In ICD-10-CM a three-character code is to be used

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A)   when no definitive diagnosis has been established.
B)   when there is a neoplastic process.
C)   when it cannot be further subdivided.
D)   for signs and symptoms.

Question 14

In ICD-10-CM, the term conventions means

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A)   typographic techniques that provide visual guidance.
B)   physician's descriptions of the main reason for a visit.
C)   main term descriptions.
D)   codes that are always listed first. A

Question 15

When you see a colon (:)  in the ICD-10-CM book, it informs you that

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A)   you must go back to the Alphabetic Index for another word.
B)   you have an incomplete term.
C)   you can alter the description of the code.
D)   you have a complete term.

Question 16

Which of the following provides code numbers for neoplasms based on their anatomical site and divided by the description?

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A)   Neoplasm Table
B)   Index to External Causes
C)   Alphabetic Index
D)   Tabular List

Question 17

The final step in coding would be to

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A)   report the coexisting conditions as primary.
B)   check compliance with official guidelines.
C)   code to the seventh character.
D)   include suspected conditions.

Question 18

Where are Exclusion notes located in ICD-10-CM?

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A)   Hypertension Table
B)   Tabular List
C)   Neoplasm Table
D)   Alphabetic Index

Question 19

Another word for NOS is

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A)   subterm.
B)   combination.
C)   unspecified.
D)   convention.

Question 20

Morvan's disease is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   convention.
B)   subterm.
C)   nonessential modifier.
D)   eponym.

Exam 4: Diagnostic Coding: Introduction to ICD-10-CM

Eponyms are usually listed in the Alphabetic Index under

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The primary diagnosis in ICD-10-CM coding is listed

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As of October 1, 2015, the diagnosis codes that must be used in the United States are based on which of the following revisions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) ?

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If a see cross reference appears after a main term, the coder

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Updates to ICD-10-CM are called

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Not otherwise specified codes are used

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Which of the following is an index of drugs and chemicals?

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When coding for poisoning (T46.1X1S, for example) in ICD-10-CM, what character describes if it was accidental, self-harm, assault, or undetermined?

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Chronic diseases treated on an ongoing basis may be coded

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The first step in the coding process is to look in the

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M codes that are followed by four digits, a slash, and a final digit are used by pathologists to

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In the cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe (L03.0) code, the fourth character is an example of a

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In ICD-10-CM a three-character code is to be used

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In ICD-10-CM, the term conventions means

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When you see a colon (:) in the ICD-10-CM book, it informs you that

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Which of the following provides code numbers for neoplasms based on their anatomical site and divided by the description?

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The final step in coding would be to

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Where are Exclusion notes located in ICD-10-CM?

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Another word for NOS is

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Morvan's disease is an example of a(n)

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