#1
Which of the following is not a principle of ICD-10-CM coding conventions?
Code first underlying condition
Code to the highest level of specificity
Code additional diagnoses
Code for expected complications
#2
In ICD-10-CM, which chapter is dedicated to diseases of the respiratory system?
Chapter 10
Chapter 15
Chapter 20
Chapter 5
#3
Which of the following is an example of an ICD-10-CM coding guideline?
Use of signs and symptoms codes when definitive diagnosis is unknown
Assigning separate codes for coexisting conditions
Use of V codes for medical encounters
Use of modifiers to indicate severity
#4
What is the purpose of a placeholder 'x' used in ICD-10-CM codes?
To indicate a future update
To fill in missing digits
To specify the type of encounter
To indicate a secondary condition
#5
Which of the following is a key principle of ICD-10-CM coding for injuries?
Assign a code for the external cause of injury
Use a single code for all injuries in an encounter
Do not code the site of the injury
Use a single code for all types of injuries
#6
In ICD-10-CM, which chapter is dedicated to diseases of the circulatory system?
Chapter 5
Chapter 10
Chapter 15
Chapter 20
#7
What does the abbreviation 'NEC' stand for in ICD-10-CM?
Not Elsewhere Classified
Newly Evaluated Condition
Non-Excludable Code
Non-Essential Condition
#8
What is the term used in ICD-10-CM to indicate that two or more diagnoses are considered to be related to each other?
Concurrent coding
Sequential coding
Principal coding
Sequela
#9
Which ICD-10-CM appendix contains a full listing of Z codes?
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
#10
What is the term used in ICD-10-CM to describe the underlying condition responsible for an encounter?
Concomitant condition
Manifestation code
Principal diagnosis
Complication
#11
What is the purpose of a 'code first' note in ICD-10-CM?
To indicate that a secondary condition is being coded first
To indicate that an underlying condition should be coded first
To specify the sequencing order of multiple codes
To indicate that a code may not be necessary
#12
What is the term used in ICD-10-CM to indicate a condition that is associated with another condition?
Concomitant condition
Sequelae
Manifestation code
Complication
#13
In ICD-10-CM, which of the following is true regarding external cause codes?
They must always be reported in addition to a diagnosis code
They are used only for accidents and injuries
They are not required for inpatient coding
They are included in the tabular list of ICD-10-CM
#14
Which of the following is an example of an ICD-10-CM coding convention for diabetes mellitus?
Assigning separate codes for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Using combination codes for diabetes with associated conditions
Coding diabetic complications as unrelated to diabetes
Using a single code for all diabetes-related encounters
#15
Which of the following is true regarding ICD-10-CM coding for neoplasms?
Benign and malignant neoplasms are coded differently
All neoplasms are coded to the same level of specificity
Neoplasms are coded based on treatment rather than diagnosis
Metastatic neoplasms are not coded separately
#16
What is the purpose of 'Excludes1' notes in ICD-10-CM?
To indicate codes that cannot be reported together
To specify additional digits that must be included
To provide additional information about a code
To indicate alternative codes that may be used
#17
What is the purpose of 'code first underlying condition' notes in ICD-10-CM?
To specify the sequencing order of multiple codes
To indicate that a secondary condition is being coded first
To indicate that a code may not be necessary
To indicate that an underlying condition should be coded first