Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding Quiz

Test your understanding of ICD-10-CM coding with 15 questions covering format, purposes, guidelines, and more in this medical coding quiz.

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What does ICD-10-CM stand for?

International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification

International Coding of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Manual

Institute of Clinical Diagnosis, 10th Edition, Coding Manual

International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Coding Manual

What is the format of an ICD-10-CM code?

Numeric

Alphanumeric

Alphabetical

Roman Numerals

What does the term 'CM' stand for in ICD-10-CM?

Clinical Management

Current Method

Coding Manual

Clinical Modification

What is the structure of a complete ICD-10-CM code, including all characters?

X00.0

S00-T88

A00.00

I10-I15

What is the purpose of the 'Neoplasm Table' in ICD-10-CM?

To list codes for all neoplastic diseases

To provide additional information about neoplasms

To assist in the proper sequencing of neoplasm codes

To assist in the classification of neoplasms based on their behavior

How many characters are typically in an ICD-10-CM code?

What is the purpose of ICD-10-CM coding?

To document procedures performed during surgery

To code diagnoses and reasons for encounters in healthcare

To track patient demographics

To bill insurance companies

Which organization publishes and maintains the ICD-10-CM coding system?

American Medical Association (AMA)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

World Health Organization (WHO)

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

How often are updates made to the ICD-10-CM coding system?

Every year

Every two years

Every three years

Every five years

#10

In ICD-10-CM, which character is used as a placeholder?

#11

What is the difference between ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS?

ICD-10-CM is used for inpatient procedures, while ICD-10-PCS is used for outpatient procedures

ICD-10-CM is used for diagnoses and reasons for encounters, while ICD-10-PCS is used for inpatient procedures

ICD-10-CM is used for outpatient procedures, while ICD-10-PCS is used for diagnoses

There is no difference, both terms refer to the same coding system

#12

What is the purpose of the Tabular List in the ICD-10-CM coding system?

To provide additional information about the codes

To list the codes and their descriptions in a hierarchical structure

To organize codes based on specialty areas

To explain the use of codes in specific medical scenarios

#13

Which of the following is true about external causes codes (Chapter 20) in ICD-10-CM?

They are optional codes used for reporting factors influencing health status

They are mandatory codes used for all diagnoses

They are used to report complications of medical care

They are used to report causes of injuries, poisonings, and other adverse effects

#14

Which of the following is true about the use of 'Excludes1' notes in ICD-10-CM?

It means that the conditions listed under 'Excludes1' can never occur together

It means that the conditions listed under 'Excludes1' can occur together

It indicates that the condition listed under 'Excludes1' is included in the code being referenced

It indicates that the condition listed under 'Excludes1' is not included in the code being referenced

#15

Which of the following is NOT a component of an ICD-10-CM code?

External cause

Etiology

Body system

Manifestation