Understanding ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions Quiz
Test your knowledge on ICD-10-CM coding conventions with these 12 questions. Understand formats, characters, and notes in medical coding.
#1
Which of the following is not true about ICD-10-CM coding conventions?
Codes can be up to seven characters in length.
Codes are alphanumeric.
Codes always have a decimal point.
Codes may contain placeholders.
#2
What is the correct format of an ICD-10-CM code for a diagnosis?
Numeric only
Alphabetic only
Combination of letters and numbers
No specific format
#3
Which of the following is not a valid character for an ICD-10-CM code?
Alphabetic characters
Numeric characters
Special characters
Decimal point
#4
What does the abbreviation 'NEC' stand for in ICD-10-CM?
Not Elsewhere Classified
Not Elsewhere Characterized
Not Enough Codes
Not Examined Completely
#5
Which of the following is true about the use of seventh characters in ICD-10-CM coding?
Seventh characters are always required.
Seventh characters provide additional information about the encounter.
Seventh characters are used to indicate the age of the patient.
Seventh characters are used for alphabetic codes only.
#6
What is the purpose of placeholder 'X' in ICD-10-CM coding?
To indicate that a more specific code is not available
To represent an unknown value
To denote a bilateral condition
To indicate the side of the body
#7
What does the 'code first' note indicate in ICD-10-CM?
The code provided should be sequenced first before any other codes.
It suggests the primary code to be used.
It indicates that a more specific code should be used first.
The underlying condition should be coded first followed by the manifestation.
#8
What is the function of the placeholder 'Z' in ICD-10-CM coding?
To indicate the anatomical location
To denote codes used for routine examinations and screening
To represent codes related to healthcare encounters
To indicate the reason for encounter
#9
Which of the following is true regarding the 'excludes 1' note in ICD-10-CM?
It means the conditions listed are always included together in the same code.
It indicates that conditions listed should not be coded together.
It specifies that the conditions listed are similar but not the same.
It is used to indicate a combination code.
#10
Which of the following is an example of an 'external cause' code in ICD-10-CM?
A fracture code
A poisoning code
A diabetes code
A hypertension code
#11
Which of the following is true regarding the 'excludes 2' note in ICD-10-CM?
It means the conditions listed are always included together in the same code.
It indicates that conditions listed should not be coded together.
It specifies that the conditions listed are similar but not the same.
It is used to indicate a combination code.
#12
Which of the following is not true about 'laterality' in ICD-10-CM?
It indicates the side of the body affected by the condition.
It is represented by the characters '0' and '1' in codes.
It is used for all conditions in ICD-10-CM.
It is important for coding certain conditions such as fractures.
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