#1
What does ICD stand for in diagnostic coding?
International Code of Diseases
ExplanationStandardized classification of diseases.
#2
Which organization oversees the development and maintenance of the ICD codes?
World Health Organization (WHO)
ExplanationWHO manages ICD codes.
#3
What is the main purpose of using ICD codes?
To provide standardized classification of diseases
ExplanationStandardize disease classification.
#4
Which of the following is true about ICD coding conventions?
ICD conventions include guidelines for sequencing codes.
ExplanationIncludes guidelines for code sequencing.
#5
What does the term 'excludes' mean in ICD coding?
Conditions that can never be coded together
ExplanationConditions that cannot be coded together.
#6
Which organization releases annual updates to the ICD codes?
World Health Organization (WHO)
ExplanationWHO updates ICD codes annually.
#7
Which version of ICD is currently used worldwide?
ICD-11
ExplanationICD-11 is the current worldwide version.
#8
Which chapter of ICD-10-CM is dedicated to diseases of the circulatory system?
Chapter 6
ExplanationDiseases of the circulatory system are in Chapter 6.
#9
Which section of ICD-10-CM contains codes for injuries, poisonings, and other external causes?
Chapter 17
ExplanationInjuries, poisonings, and external causes are in Chapter 17.
#10
What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System)?
To code procedures and surgeries
ExplanationFor coding procedures and surgeries.
#11
Which ICD-10-CM appendix contains a full list of the third-party payers who endorse the ICD-10-CM code set?
Appendix B
ExplanationAppendix B lists third-party payers endorsing ICD-10-CM.
#12
In ICD coding, what does 'CC' stand for?
Complication or Comorbidity
Explanation'CC' indicates 'Complication or Comorbidity.'