#1
Which section of the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines provides information on the structure and conventions of the classification?
Section I
Section II
Section III
Section IV
#2
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, what is the purpose of using 'code first' and 'use additional code' notations?
To indicate primary and secondary diagnoses
To identify sequela codes
To provide sequencing instructions
To specify the use of combination codes
#3
In ICD-10-CM, what is the purpose of the external cause status codes?
To identify the type of external cause
To provide information on the intent of the external cause
To indicate the severity of the external cause
To specify the location of the external cause
#4
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, when is it appropriate to code a 'suspected' condition?
Always
Only when the physician documents it
Only when confirmed by diagnostic testing
Never
#5
In ICD-10-CM, when is it appropriate to use an 'unspecified' code?
When the specific code is known but not documented
When additional characters are needed for specificity
When the code is provisional and subject to change
When the documentation doesn't provide more detail
#6
In ICD-10-CM, what is the maximum number of characters used for an external cause code?
#7
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, how should a coder report a patient's history of a previous condition that no longer exists?
Code the current manifestation
Code the history code
Do not code it
Code the sequelae
#8
In ICD-10-CM, how should a coder report an encounter for a patient receiving chemotherapy for the management of an anemia associated with a malignancy?
Code for the malignancy only
Code for both the malignancy and anemia
Code for the chemotherapy only
Code for the anemia only
#9
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, when should the term 'with' be interpreted as a causal relationship?
Always
Only in certain circumstances
Never
Only when explicitly stated
#10
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, how should a coder report a bilateral condition when there is no specific bilateral code?
Code the condition twice, once for each side
Use the unspecified code for the affected side
Use the 'bilateral' code if available
Do not code bilaterally, use the unspecified code
#11
In ICD-10-CM, what does the term 'excludes 1' mean in relation to codes?
Codes listed under 'excludes 1' are never coded together
Codes listed under 'excludes 1' are coded together when applicable
Codes listed under 'excludes 1' are similar but not identical
Codes listed under 'excludes 1' are for unrelated conditions
#12
In ICD-10-CM, what is the primary purpose of the 'code also' notation?
To indicate sequencing preferences
To provide additional information
To suggest an additional code
To specify etiology and manifestation
#13
What is the role of a placeholder 'x' in ICD-10-CM codes?
It signifies an unspecified code
It indicates an extension code
It represents a laterality code
It designates a provisional code
#14
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, when should an external cause code be used?
Always
Only if required by the payer
Never
Only for injuries
#15
In ICD-10-CM, how should a coder report a patient's history of a resolved psychiatric condition?
Code the current manifestation
Code the history code
Do not code it
Code the sequelae
#16
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, what is the purpose of the instructional note 'Code also'?
To provide additional information
To indicate sequencing preferences
To suggest an additional code
To specify etiology and manifestation
#17
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, when is it appropriate to use a placeholder 'x' in a code?
When the specific code is unknown or not available
When an additional character is needed for specificity
When the code is provisional and subject to change
When the code represents an external cause
#18
In ICD-10-CM, when should a coder use a combination code?
To report two unrelated conditions
To report a primary condition and a related secondary condition
To report a condition and its sequelae
To report a condition and its external cause
#19
In ICD-10-CM, what is the purpose of the 'code first' notation?
To indicate primary and secondary diagnoses
To identify sequela codes
To provide sequencing instructions
To specify the use of combination codes