#1
Which organization oversees the development and maintenance of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
ExplanationCMS oversees ICD-10-CM codes.
#2
What does ICD-10-CM stand for?
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification
ExplanationICD-10-CM stands for 10th Edition of Clinical Modification of International Classification of Diseases.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a main section in the ICD-10-CM coding manual?
Procedures and Interventions
ExplanationProcedures and Interventions is NOT a main section in ICD-10-CM.
#4
Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the ICD-10-PCS procedure codes?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
ExplanationCMS is responsible for ICD-10-PCS procedure codes.
#5
What does 'CM' stand for in 'ICD-10-CM'?
Clinical Modification
Explanation'CM' in 'ICD-10-CM' stands for Clinical Modification.
#6
In ICD-10-CM, which character identifies the place of occurrence?
Second character
ExplanationThe second character in ICD-10-CM codes identifies the place of occurrence.
#7
What is the purpose of the seventh character in certain ICD-10-CM codes?
To indicate the episode of care
ExplanationSeventh character in some ICD-10-CM codes indicates the episode of care.
#8
What does the 'Excludes1' note indicate in the ICD-10-CM manual?
The conditions listed under 'Excludes1' are never coded together
Explanation'Excludes1' note in ICD-10-CM means conditions listed are never coded together.
#9
What does the acronym 'PCS' stand for in relation to medical coding?
Procedure Coding System
Explanation'PCS' stands for Procedure Coding System in medical coding.
#10
In ICD-10-PCS, which section identifies the body part being operated on?
Section 1
ExplanationSection 1 in ICD-10-PCS identifies the body part being operated on.
#11
Which of the following is true regarding the use of external cause codes in ICD-10-CM?
They are optional and not required for reporting purposes
ExplanationExternal cause codes in ICD-10-CM are optional for reporting.
#12
Which of the following statements about ICD-10-CM coding is FALSE?
External cause codes are used to identify the perpetrator of an accident
ExplanationICD-10-CM coding does NOT use external cause codes to identify accident perpetrators.
#13
When using ICD-10-CM, what does the term 'sequela' refer to?
A condition directly resulting from a previous injury or disease
Explanation'Sequela' in ICD-10-CM refers to a condition resulting from a previous injury or disease.
#14
What is the purpose of the 'use additional code' note in ICD-10-CM?
To indicate that an additional code is required to fully describe a condition
Explanation'Use additional code' note in ICD-10-CM means an additional code is needed for full description.
#15
What does the 'with' guideline specify in ICD-10-CM coding?
Two conditions are frequently associated but not necessarily related
Explanation'With' guideline in ICD-10-CM means two conditions are often associated but not necessarily related.