Diagnostic Coding Practices in Healthcare Quiz

Test your knowledge on diagnostic coding in healthcare with questions about ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and more!

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What is the purpose of diagnostic coding in healthcare?

To identify the patient's insurance information

To communicate information about the patient's medical conditions

To schedule appointments for patients

To manage hospital inventory

Which coding system is commonly used for diagnostic coding in the United States?

CPT

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS

SNOMED-CT

What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM coding system?

To code procedures performed during surgeries

To code medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures

To code outpatient services

To code durable medical equipment

What is the main difference between ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS?

ICD-10-CM is used for outpatient coding, while ICD-10-PCS is used for inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM is used for procedural coding, while ICD-10-PCS is used for diagnostic coding

ICD-10-CM is used for diagnostic coding, while ICD-10-PCS is used for procedural coding

ICD-10-CM is used for inpatient coding, while ICD-10-PCS is used for outpatient coding

What is the purpose of HCPCS Level II codes?

To code medical diagnoses

To code inpatient procedures

To code outpatient services and supplies

To code durable medical equipment

Which organization is responsible for maintaining the ICD-10-CM coding system?

American Medical Association (AMA)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

World Health Organization (WHO)

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

What is the purpose of modifier codes in medical coding?

To indicate the location where a procedure was performed

To indicate that a service or procedure has been altered by specific circumstances

To indicate the type of provider who performed a service

To indicate the urgency of a procedure

Which of the following is true about ICD-10-PCS?

It is used for outpatient coding

It is used for inpatient procedural coding

It is used for physician coding

It is used for pharmacy coding

What is the purpose of the CPT coding system?

To code medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures

To code outpatient services and procedures

To code inpatient procedures

To code durable medical equipment

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What is the purpose of SNOMED-CT?

To code medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures

To code outpatient services

To code diagnostic information

To code pharmaceutical information

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Which of the following is an example of a Z code in ICD-10-CM?

Z13.9 Encounter for screening for mental health condition, unspecified

F32.9 Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

M54.5 Low back pain

E11.9 Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

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What is the purpose of the CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes?

To code medical diagnoses

To code outpatient evaluation and management services

To code inpatient procedures

To code durable medical equipment

#13

What is the purpose of the Z codes in ICD-10-CM?

To code symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings

To code factors influencing health status and contact with health services

To code external causes of injury or poisoning

To code procedures and interventions

#14

Which of the following statements is true about the ICD-10-CM coding system?

It is used for procedural coding

It is used for diagnostic coding

It is used for coding inpatient procedures

It is used for coding outpatient services

Diagnostic Coding Practices in Healthcare Quiz

What is the purpose of diagnostic coding in healthcare?

Which coding system is commonly used for diagnostic coding in the United States?

What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM coding system?

What is the main difference between ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS?

What is the purpose of HCPCS Level II codes?

Which organization is responsible for maintaining the ICD-10-CM coding system?

What is the purpose of modifier codes in medical coding?

Which of the following is true about ICD-10-PCS?

What is the purpose of the CPT coding system?

What is the purpose of SNOMED-CT?

Which of the following is an example of a Z code in ICD-10-CM?

What is the purpose of the CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes?

What is the purpose of the Z codes in ICD-10-CM?

Which of the following statements is true about the ICD-10-CM coding system?

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