#1
Which section of ICD-10 CM codes provides information about the cause of a disease or condition?
Section I
Section II
Section III
Section IV
#2
What is the role of the seventh character in ICD-10 CM codes?
Specifies the episode of care
Indicates the place of occurrence
Identifies the patient's age
Represents the type of injury
#3
What is the purpose of the NEC abbreviation in ICD-10 CM?
No Exceptional Cases
Not Elsewhere Classified
Nonetheless Excluded Conditions
Newly Established Codes
#4
What is the purpose of the asterisk (*) in ICD-10 CM?
Indicates a primary diagnosis
Represents a placeholder for future code expansion
Highlights new codes added in the current year
Indicates that additional characters are required for a complete code
#5
In ICD-10 CM, what does the term 'nonspecific' indicate in a code description?
The code can be used for various conditions
The code is exclusive and cannot be used with other codes
The code represents a rare condition
The code specifies a single, well-defined condition
#6
What is the purpose of external cause codes in ICD-10 CM?
To identify the location of the patient
To describe the patient's symptoms
To indicate the reason for the encounter
To specify the cause of the injury or condition
#7
In ICD-10 CM, what does the term 'excludes 1' mean?
Codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be used together
Codes are complementary and should be used together
Codes are interchangeable based on the provider's discretion
Codes are optional and may be used if applicable
#8
In ICD-10 CM, what does the term 'code first' mean?
Code the primary condition first
Code the secondary condition first
Code both conditions simultaneously
Code either condition based on provider discretion
#9
What is the purpose of the Tabular List in the ICD-10 CM manual?
Provides an alphabetical index of codes
Offers guidelines for coding conventions
Lists codes in a systematic order with categories and subcategories
Contains additional information for external cause codes
#10
In ICD-10 CM, what does the term 'with' mean when used in a code description?
The condition is not related to the main diagnosis
The condition is unrelated but frequently co-occurs
The condition is integral to the main diagnosis
The condition is optional and may or may not be present
#11
What is the purpose of the Z codes in ICD-10 CM?
Indicate external causes of injury
Identify factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Classify signs and symptoms
Specify the primary diagnosis in any healthcare encounter
#12
What is the significance of the placeholder 'X' in ICD-10 CM codes?
Indicates an unspecified code
Represents a placeholder for future code expansion
Indicates a primary diagnosis
Represents a code for external causes
#13
When reporting multiple codes for related conditions in ICD-10 CM, what is the proper sequencing order?
Sequence based on alphabetical order of conditions
Sequence based on the complexity of conditions
Sequence based on the provider's preference
Sequence based on the severity of conditions
#14
What is the significance of a 'code also' note in ICD-10 CM?
Indicates that the code is optional
Suggests an additional code that may be reported
Specifies that the code is exclusive
Mandates the use of the additional code
#15
When coding for neoplasms in ICD-10 CM, what is the difference between 'malignant neoplasm' and 'primary malignancy'?
They are synonyms and can be used interchangeably
Malignant neoplasm refers to metastatic tumors, while primary malignancy refers to the original site
Primary malignancy refers to metastatic tumors, while malignant neoplasm refers to the original site
They are unrelated terms in the context of ICD-10 CM
#16
In ICD-10 CM, what is the meaning of 'excludes 2'?
Codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be used together
Codes are related and often used together
Codes are interchangeable based on the provider's preference
Codes are optional and may be used if applicable
#17
When coding for complications of surgical and medical care in ICD-10 CM, what is the importance of the 'code first' note?
Code the primary condition first
Code the secondary condition first
Code both conditions simultaneously
Code either condition based on provider discretion