#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
What does the abbreviation 'NOS' stand for in ICD coding?
Not Otherwise Specified
ExplanationDenotes 'Not Otherwise Specified' in coding.
#9
What does 'NEC' mean in ICD coding?
Not Elsewhere Classified
Explanation'NEC' denotes 'Not Elsewhere Classified.'
#10
Which system is used to classify procedures in ICD-10-PCS?
Root Operation
ExplanationICD-10-PCS uses 'Root Operation' for procedure classification.
#11
What does 'with' mean in ICD-10-CM coding terminology?
A term indicating the presence of another condition
Explanation'With' indicates the presence of another condition.
#12
Which chapter of ICD-10-CM is dedicated to diseases of the respiratory system?
Chapter 10
ExplanationDiseases of the respiratory system are in Chapter 10.
#13
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.
#14
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.
#15
What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System)?
To code procedures and surgeries
ExplanationFor coding procedures and surgeries.
#16
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.
#17
In ICD coding, what does 'CC' stand for?
Complication or Comorbidity
Explanation'CC' indicates 'Complication or Comorbidity.'
#18
Which axis in the DSM-5 corresponds to ICD coding for medical diagnoses?
Axis III
ExplanationAxis III corresponds to ICD coding in DSM-5.
#19
In ICD coding, what is the meaning of 'due to'?
The cause of the condition
Explanation'Due to' signifies the condition's cause.
#20
What is the purpose of 'placeholder' characters in ICD-10-PCS?
To hold a position for a future code expansion
ExplanationPlaceholders reserve positions for future code expansion.
#21
Which ICD-10-CM appendix provides a list of the three-character categories and four-character subcategories?
Appendix A
ExplanationAppendix A lists three-character categories and four-character subcategories.
#22
In ICD-10-CM, what is the meaning of 'code also'?
Additional codes that provide more specific information
Explanation'Code also' provides additional specific information.
#23
In ICD-10-CM, which chapter contains codes for mental and behavioral disorders?
Chapter 11
ExplanationChapter 11 contains mental and behavioral disorder codes.
#24
What does 'subsequent encounter' mean in ICD-10-CM coding?
A follow-up visit after the initial encounter
Explanation'Subsequent encounter' denotes a follow-up visit.
#25
In ICD-10-CM, what is the meaning of 'code first'?
Codes that must be sequenced before the underlying condition
Explanation'Code first' indicates sequencing before the underlying condition.