Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding Quiz

ICD-10-CM is the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification, used for coding diagnoses in healthcare.

ICD-10-CM codes are alphanumeric, combining letters and numbers for coding purposes.

In ICD-10-CM, 'CM' stands for Clinical Modification, indicating its focus on clinical details for coding.

A complete ICD-10-CM code, including all characters, is structured like 'A00.00'.

The 'Neoplasm Table' in ICD-10-CM aids in classifying neoplasms based on their behavior for accurate coding.

ICD-10-CM codes typically consist of 5 characters, representing specific details about a diagnosis.

ICD-10-CM coding is used to assign specific codes for diagnoses and reasons for encounters in the healthcare setting.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publish and maintain the ICD-10-CM coding system.

Updates to the ICD-10-CM coding system are made every three years to reflect changes in medical knowledge and practices.

In ICD-10-CM, the character 'X' is used as a placeholder in codes.

ICD-10-CM is focused on diagnoses, while ICD-10-PCS is designed for inpatient procedure coding.

The Tabular List in ICD-10-CM organizes codes hierarchically, providing a structured overview of codes and their descriptions.

External causes codes in Chapter 20 of ICD-10-CM are used to report the causes of injuries, poisonings, and other adverse effects.

'Excludes1' notes in ICD-10-CM indicate that the conditions listed cannot occur together.

External cause is not a component of an ICD-10-CM code; it is addressed separately.