Question 1

What instructional term following a main term in the Alphabetic index indicates that another main term should be referenced?

Accepted Answer

A)  "see" 
B)  "see also" 
C)  "code also" 
D)  "and" 
A)  "see" 
B)  "see also" 
C)  "code also" 
D)  "and"

Question 2

For each site in neoplasm coding how many code choices might there be?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 3

Match the following
-Contains the medical term describing the condition for which a patient is receiving care.

Accepted Answer

A)  residual effect 
B)  morphology 
C)  Tabular List 
D)  adverse effect 
E)  combination code
F) Alphabetic Index
G) diagnostic statement
H) default code
I) eponym
J) syndrome 
A)  residual effect 
B)  morphology 
C)  Tabular List 
D)  adverse effect 
E)  combination code
F) Alphabetic Index
G) diagnostic statement
H) default code
I) eponym
J) syndrome

Question 4

When coding neoplasms, the sixth digit of a morphology code indicates the behavior of the neoplasm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain laterality.

Accepted Answer

Laterality is the side of the

Question 6

Codes with fewer than six characters that require a seventh character must contain placeholder "________" to fill in the empty characters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Codes with fewer than six characters that...

Question 7

What does the abbreviation "NEC" in the Alphabetic Index stand for?

Accepted Answer

Not elsewh

Question 8

Which of the following is true of carryover lines (turnover lines)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used if the main term or subterm is too long to fit on one line. 
B)  They are used to show the cause of the disease (etiology). 
C)  They are used to identify the body site of the condition. 
D)  They list another name for the condition or disease. 
A)  They are used if the main term or subterm is too long to fit on one line. 
B)  They are used to show the cause of the disease (etiology). 
C)  They are used to identify the body site of the condition. 
D)  They list another name for the condition or disease.

Question 9

Codes in ICD-10-CM can contain from three up to ________alphanumeric characters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Codes in ICD-10-CM can contain from three...

Question 10

In coding late (residual) effects, the coder should:

Accepted Answer

A)  code only the cause of the late effect. 
B)  code only the late effect. 
C)  code first the cause followed by the code for the late effect. 
D)  code first the late effect followed by the code for its cause. 
A)  code only the cause of the late effect. 
B)  code only the late effect. 
C)  code first the cause followed by the code for the late effect. 
D)  code first the late effect followed by the code for its cause.

Question 11

A type 1 Excludes note means :

Accepted Answer

A)  not otherwise specified. 
B)  not included here. 
C)  not elsewhere classified. 
D)  not coded here. 
A)  not otherwise specified. 
B)  not included here. 
C)  not elsewhere classified. 
D)  not coded here.

Question 12

Secondary codes for use in any healthcare setting that provide data for injury research and evaluation of injury-prevention strategies can be found in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  External Causes Index. 
B)  Neoplasm Table. 
C)  Table of Drugs and Chemicals. 
D)  Alphabetic List of Procedures. 
A)  External Causes Index. 
B)  Neoplasm Table. 
C)  Table of Drugs and Chemicals. 
D)  Alphabetic List of Procedures.

Question 13

In the ICD-10-CM, the seventh character is only used in certain chapters to provide data about the characteristic of the encounters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following are true of supplementary terms in an ICD-10-CM entry EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are essential to the selection of the correct code. 
B)  they aid the coder in finding the correct term. 
C)  they can be in parentheses. 
D)  they can be in brackets. 
A)  they are essential to the selection of the correct code. 
B)  they aid the coder in finding the correct term. 
C)  they can be in parentheses. 
D)  they can be in brackets.

Question 15

The coder must refer to the ICD-10-CM's chapter guidelines to:

Accepted Answer

A)  code to the lowest level of specificity. 
B)  code to the highest level of certainty and specificity. 
C)  code the primary diagnosis after the current coexisting conditions. 
D)  downcode to avoid any question of abuse. 
A)  code to the lowest level of specificity. 
B)  code to the highest level of certainty and specificity. 
C)  code the primary diagnosis after the current coexisting conditions. 
D)  downcode to avoid any question of abuse.

Question 16

The acronym NEC (not elsewhere classified) represents "other specified" when:

Accepted Answer

A)  a condition hasn't been researched enough to be included in the classifications. 
B)  the coder must choose between two similar codes. 
C)  a specific code is not available for a condition. 
D)  this is the first year a condition has been included in the classifications. 
A)  a condition hasn't been researched enough to be included in the classifications. 
B)  the coder must choose between two similar codes. 
C)  a specific code is not available for a condition. 
D)  this is the first year a condition has been included in the classifications.

Question 17

When the physician gives a diagnosis of Gastric Ulcer, the ________ would be Ulcer and the ________ is Gastric.

Accepted Answer

main term,

Question 18

The Alphabetic Index to diseases is arranged in alphabetic order by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  injury. 
B)  eponym. 
C)  illness. 
D)  frequency. 
A)  injury. 
B)  eponym. 
C)  illness. 
D)  frequency.

Question 19

What is step 4 of the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review entries for modifiers. 
B)  Read cross-references listed with the main term or the subterm. 
C)  Determine whether the code is at the highest level of specificity. 
D)  Interpret abbreviations cross-references, default codes, additional characters and brackets. 
A)  Review entries for modifiers. 
B)  Read cross-references listed with the main term or the subterm. 
C)  Determine whether the code is at the highest level of specificity. 
D)  Interpret abbreviations cross-references, default codes, additional characters and brackets.

Question 20

Match the following
-A condition that remains after a patient's acute illness or injury.

Accepted Answer

A)  residual effect 
B)  morphology 
C)  Tabular List 
D)  adverse effect 
E)  combination code
F) Alphabetic Index
G) diagnostic statement
H) default code
I) eponym
J) syndrome 
A)  residual effect 
B)  morphology 
C)  Tabular List 
D)  adverse effect 
E)  combination code
F) Alphabetic Index
G) diagnostic statement
H) default code
I) eponym
J) syndrome

What instructional term following a main term in the Alphabetic index indicates that another main term should be referenced?

For each site in neoplasm coding how many code choices might there be?

Match the following -Contains the medical term describing the condition for which a patient is receiving care.

When coding neoplasms, the sixth digit of a morphology code indicates the behavior of the neoplasm.

Explain laterality.

Codes with fewer than six characters that require a seventh character must contain placeholder "________" to fill in the empty characters.

What does the abbreviation "NEC" in the Alphabetic Index stand for?

Which of the following is true of carryover lines (turnover lines)?

Codes in ICD-10-CM can contain from three up to ________alphanumeric characters.

In coding late (residual) effects, the coder should:

A type 1 Excludes note means :

Secondary codes for use in any healthcare setting that provide data for injury research and evaluation of injury-prevention strategies can be found in the:

In the ICD-10-CM, the seventh character is only used in certain chapters to provide data about the characteristic of the encounters.

All of the following are true of supplementary terms in an ICD-10-CM entry EXCEPT:

The coder must refer to the ICD-10-CM's chapter guidelines to:

The acronym NEC (not elsewhere classified) represents "other specified" when:

When the physician gives a diagnosis of Gastric Ulcer, the would be Ulcer and the is Gastric.

The Alphabetic Index to diseases is arranged in alphabetic order by all of the following EXCEPT:

What is step 4 of the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines?

Match the following -A condition that remains after a patient's acute illness or injury.

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Exam 5: ICD-10 Cm Medical Coding

What instructional term following a main term in the Alphabetic index indicates that another main term should be referenced?

For each site in neoplasm coding how many code choices might there be?

Match the following -Contains the medical term describing the condition for which a patient is receiving care.

When coding neoplasms, the sixth digit of a morphology code indicates the behavior of the neoplasm.

Explain laterality.

Codes with fewer than six characters that require a seventh character must contain placeholder "________" to fill in the empty characters.

What does the abbreviation "NEC" in the Alphabetic Index stand for?

Which of the following is true of carryover lines (turnover lines)?

Codes in ICD-10-CM can contain from three up to ________alphanumeric characters.

In coding late (residual) effects, the coder should:

A type 1 Excludes note means :

Secondary codes for use in any healthcare setting that provide data for injury research and evaluation of injury-prevention strategies can be found in the:

In the ICD-10-CM, the seventh character is only used in certain chapters to provide data about the characteristic of the encounters.

All of the following are true of supplementary terms in an ICD-10-CM entry EXCEPT:

The coder must refer to the ICD-10-CM's chapter guidelines to:

The acronym NEC (not elsewhere classified) represents "other specified" when:

When the physician gives a diagnosis of Gastric Ulcer, the ________ would be Ulcer and the ________ is Gastric.

The Alphabetic Index to diseases is arranged in alphabetic order by all of the following EXCEPT:

What is step 4 of the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines?

Match the following -A condition that remains after a patient's acute illness or injury.

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Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

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Hcpcs Coding and Compliance

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Hospital Medical Billing

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When the physician gives a diagnosis of Gastric Ulcer, the would be Ulcer and the is Gastric.