#1
What does ICD stand for in ICD-10 coding?
International Classification of Diseases
Internal Code Documentation
Integrated Coding Database
Inpatient Clinical Diagnosis
#2
In ICD-10 coding, how many characters does a code typically consist of?
#3
What is the primary purpose of the 7th character in ICD-10 codes?
To indicate the severity of the condition
To specify the episode of care
To identify the patient's age
To denote the type of procedure
#4
Which section of ICD-10 is dedicated to diseases of the circulatory system?
Chapter 4
Chapter 6
Chapter 9
Chapter 12
#5
In ICD-10 coding, what is the significance of an 'excludes1' note?
Indicates conditions that are never coded together
Suggests a causal relationship between two conditions
Highlights additional information for code selection
Specifies codes that are often coded together
#6
What is the role of the Alphabetic Index in ICD-10?
Provides guidelines for coding surgical procedures
Lists conditions and their corresponding codes
Gives information on code availability
Contains official coding conventions
#7
In ICD-10, what is the purpose of a 'code first' note?
Instructs the coder to use additional code(s) for underlying condition
Indicates that the condition should be coded alone without any additional codes
Specifies that the code listed first is the primary code
Advises the use of a supplementary external cause code
#8
In ICD-10, what is the purpose of a placeholder 'X' in a code?
Temporary code for research purposes
Signifies a missing character
Indicates an experimental code
Used for external causes of morbidity
#9
Which of the following is an example of an external cause code in ICD-10?
#10
What is the purpose of the Z codes in ICD-10?
Identify factors influencing health status
Classify symptoms and signs
Denote complications of care
Specify external causes of injury or disease
#11
In ICD-10, which character is used for extension codes to provide additional information?
Plus sign (+)
Asterisk (*)
Dash (-)
Colon (:)
#12
What is the purpose of the 'code also' note in ICD-10?
Directs the coder to use an additional code for related conditions
Specifies that two conditions may coexist
Highlights conditions that are never coded together
Indicates that the code listed also applies to the underlying condition