#1
Which of the following is an example of an ICD-10-CM coding guideline?
Assign codes to the highest level of specificity
Assign codes randomly
Ignore the patient's medical history
Use only three-digit codes
#2
What does ICD-10-CM stand for?
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification
International Code for Diagnosis, 10th Edition, Common Modification
Inpatient Coding Directive, 10th Edition, Clinical Manifestation
Internal Code for Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Management
#3
Which chapter of ICD-10-CM is dedicated to mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders?
Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)
Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95)
Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00-O99)
#4
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting?
To provide coding guidance for outpatient settings only
To ensure consistent and accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures
To replace ICD-10-CM coding conventions
To provide coding guidance for inpatient settings only
#5
Which chapter of ICD-10-CM is dedicated to injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes?
Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)
Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99)
Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96)
#6
Which chapter of ICD-10-CM is dedicated to diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue?
Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)
Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99)
Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99)
#7
Which chapter of ICD-10-CM is dedicated to diseases of the eye and adnexa?
Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59)
Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99)
Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99)
Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99)
#8
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, how should coders handle encounters for routine laboratory testing in the absence of any signs, symptoms, or associated diagnosis?
Assign a code for the specific laboratory test performed
Do not assign any code
Assign a code for 'encounter for examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis'
Assign a code for 'routine examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis'
#9
What is the correct sequencing order for coding hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in ICD-10-CM?
Code hypertension first, followed by the appropriate code(s) for CKD
Code CKD first, followed by the appropriate code(s) for hypertension
Code them in any order as they are unrelated conditions
Do not assign codes for both conditions together
#10
Which of the following is true regarding external cause codes in ICD-10-CM?
External cause codes are only used for accidents
External cause codes are never required in conjunction with other ICD-10-CM codes
External cause codes provide additional information on the cause, intent, and place of occurrence of an injury or health condition
External cause codes are used interchangeably with diagnosis codes
#11
Which of the following is an example of an ICD-10-CM excludes1 note?
Excludes1 note: 'Anemia due to chronic kidney disease (D63.1)' excludes 'anemia in chronic kidney disease (N18.9)'
Excludes1 note: 'Diabetes with foot ulcer (E11.621)' excludes 'diabetic foot ulcer (L97.4)'
Excludes1 note: 'Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (J44.9)' excludes 'asthma with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (J45.9)'
Excludes1 note: 'Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy (E11.42)' excludes 'diabetic polyneuropathy (G63.2)'
#12
In ICD-10-CM, how should coders report encounters for patients who are admitted for a specific condition but are subsequently found to have a different condition?
Report only the condition for which the patient was admitted
Report both the principal diagnosis and the secondary diagnosis for the condition found during the admission
Do not report any diagnosis until the final discharge diagnosis is confirmed
Report the condition found during admission as the principal diagnosis and the initially suspected condition as a secondary diagnosis
#13
Which of the following is true regarding ICD-10-CM coding for obstetric cases?
Codes for complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium can only be assigned in addition to codes for the obstetric condition
Codes for complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium should not be assigned
Codes for complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium are not included in ICD-10-CM
Codes for complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium should replace codes for the obstetric condition
#14
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, how should coders handle coding for uncertain diagnoses?
Code only the confirmed diagnosis
Code the uncertain diagnosis to the highest level of specificity
Do not assign any code for uncertain diagnoses
Assign a code for 'uncertain diagnosis'
#15
Which of the following statements regarding ICD-10-CM coding for neoplasms is correct?
Codes for primary malignant neoplasms always include codes for secondary neoplasms
Codes for primary malignant neoplasms never include codes for secondary neoplasms
Codes for secondary malignant neoplasms always include codes for primary neoplasms
Codes for secondary malignant neoplasms never include codes for primary neoplasms