Question 1

When coding from the neoplasm table, the term primary refers to the condition as

Accepted Answer

A)   a neoplasm that is considered non-invasive.
B)   a slow-growing, benign tumor.
C)   the main diagnosis.
D)   the metastasized diagnosis.

Question 2

When the Tabular List has the instruction to "code first underlying disease," it means that the code selected would be

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A)   excluded.
B)   listed first.
C)   listed second.
D)   listed either first or second because the instruction is for review only.

Question 3

When a diagnosis is not established at the first visit and follow-up visits are required before determining a primary diagnosis, what should the coder do?

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A)   Code the inconclusive diagnosis.
B)   Code the working diagnosis.
C)   Code the sequelae.
D)   Code the signs and symptoms.

Question 4

A valid code in ICD-10-CM must have at least how many characters?

Accepted Answer

A)   7
B)   4
C)   5
D)   3

Question 5

If documentation in the medical record mentions a type or form of a condition that is not listed, the coder would code

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A)   unspecified.
B)   other.
C)   signs and symptoms.
D)   unlisted.

Question 6

In ICD-10-CM coding, which of the following is used to report an external cause of morbidity, the place of occurrence?

Accepted Answer

A)   M codes
B)   V and Y codes
C)   Z codes
D)   E codes

Question 7

In order to correctly code a disease or diagnosis you must first look in the __________ Index and then confirm in the __________ List.

Accepted Answer

A)   ALPHABETIC; TABULAR
B)   Neoplasm table; ALPHABETIC
C)   Index to external causes; TABULAR
D)   TABULAR; ALPHABETIC

Question 8

When a patient presents for outpatient surgery but surgery is not performed due to a contraindication, the reason for the surgery is coded as

Accepted Answer

A)   the etiology and manifestation.
B)   a combination code.
C)   the second-listed diagnosis.
D)   the first-listed diagnosis.

Question 9

In the Neoplasm Table, if the documentation states that the neoplasm has metastasized to an additional body site, this would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)   carcinoma in situ.
B)   malignant secondary.
C)   malignant primary.
D)   uncertain behavior.

Question 10

The Alphabetic Index is also known as the

Accepted Answer

A)   ICD-10-PCS Index to External Causes.
B)   ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table.
C)   ICD-10-CM Index to Disease and Injuries.
D)   ICD-10-PCS Index to Disease.

Question 11

The abbreviation NEC represents a code

Accepted Answer

A)   that has a manifestation code also.
B)   that is used when no other information is available.
C)   that is used when a disease or condition cannot be found in any other category.
D)   that is used for unspecified reasons.

Question 12

When an established diagnosis has been determined, the coder must code

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A)   the established diagnosis and signs and symptoms.
B)   the coexisting conditions only.
C)   the established diagnosis.
D)   the signs and symptoms only.

Question 13

The diseases and injuries located here are organized into chapters according to etiology, body system, or purpose.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Turnover lines in ICD-10-CM coding are used

Accepted Answer

A)   only for eponyms.
B)   for subterms that help define the main term.
C)   only when nonessential modifiers are used.
D)   when the main term or subterm is too long to fit on one line.

Question 15

When billing a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)  program, what will happen to a claim if the most specific code available is not used?

Accepted Answer

A)   Claim will be paid at a lower rate.
B)   Claim will not be processed.
C)   Claim will be rejected.
D)   Claim will be paid with a 10 percent penalty.

Question 16

According to CMS the correct code set to be used is based on

Accepted Answer

A)   the admission date.
B)   the payment date.
C)   the date of service.
D)   the billing date.

Question 17

The terms acquired, congenital, and both eyes that may modify the main term in the diagnostic statement would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)   default codes.
B)   nonessential modifiers.
C)   etiology codes.
D)   subterms.

Question 18

If a patient was diagnosed with a malignancy of the ovary, what range of codes would you look at to code the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   S
B)   C
C)   N
D)   G

Question 19

The federal government has used ICD-10 to categorize what since 1999?

Accepted Answer

A)   age statistics
B)   government spending
C)   morbidity data
D)   mortality data

Question 20

ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding has as little as __________ and as many as __________ characters.

Accepted Answer

A)   three; five
B)   three; seven
C)   one; five
D)   one; seven

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

When a diagnosis is not established at the first visit and follow-up visits are required before determining a primary diagnosis, what should the coder do?

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If documentation in the medical record mentions a type or form of a condition that is not listed, the coder would code

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When the Tabular List has the instruction to "code first underlying disease," it means that the code selected would be

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According to CMS the correct code set to be used is based on

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ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding has as little as __________ and as many as __________ characters.

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When an established diagnosis has been determined, the coder must code

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The federal government has used ICD-10 to categorize what since 1999?

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In ICD-10-CM coding, which of the following is used to report an external cause of morbidity, the place of occurrence?

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A valid code in ICD-10-CM must have at least how many characters?

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When billing a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) program, what will happen to a claim if the most specific code available is not used?

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In the Neoplasm Table, if the documentation states that the neoplasm has metastasized to an additional body site, this would be classified as

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In order to correctly code a disease or diagnosis you must first look in the __________ Index and then confirm in the __________ List.

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The terms acquired, congenital, and both eyes that may modify the main term in the diagnostic statement would be considered

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The abbreviation NEC represents a code

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Turnover lines in ICD-10-CM coding are used

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When a patient presents for outpatient surgery but surgery is not performed due to a contraindication, the reason for the surgery is coded as

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The Alphabetic Index is also known as the

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When coding from the neoplasm table, the term primary refers to the condition as

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If a patient was diagnosed with a malignancy of the ovary, what range of codes would you look at to code the disease?

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The diseases and injuries located here are organized into chapters according to etiology, body system, or purpose.

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