Question 1

The signs and symptoms of a disease are its __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The signs and symptoms of a disease...

Question 2

How are subterms treated in the alphabetic index to diseases and injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bold type 
B)  Enclosed in parentheses 
C)  Italicized 
D)  Indented two spaces under the level of the preceding line 
A)  Bold type 
B)  Enclosed in parentheses 
C)  Italicized 
D)  Indented two spaces under the level of the preceding line

Question 3

Which of the following instructions in the Alphabetic Index indicates that another main term may reference additional useful index entries?

Accepted Answer

A)  See 
B)  See also 
C)  See category 
D)  And 
E)  Due to 
A)  See 
B)  See also 
C)  See category 
D)  And 
E)  Due to

Question 4

The code HIV indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The HIV virus is present 
B)  The manifestation of and/or symptoms that occur as a result of HIV infection 
C)  Probable case of HIV 
D)  Suspected case of HIV 
A)  The HIV virus is present 
B)  The manifestation of and/or symptoms that occur as a result of HIV infection 
C)  Probable case of HIV 
D)  Suspected case of HIV

Question 5

All conditions that occur during or following medical care or surgery are classified as complications. There must be a cause-and-effect relationship between the care provided and the condition, and an indication in the documentation that it is a complication.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 6

______________ are notes included in the Tabular Index to provide additional guidance for selected diagnosis codes.

Accepted Answer

Instructio

Question 7

The cause of a disorder is its __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cause of a disorder is its...

Question 8

At times, the medical assistant must code a(n) __________ if the physician is not yet sure of the diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At times, the medical assistant must code...

Question 9

The __________ table describes malignancies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ table describes malignancies....

Question 10

Which of the following is the second most common medical document from which diagnostic statements can be extracted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encounter form 
B)  Treatment notes 
C)  Discharge summary 
D)  Radiology, laboratory, or pathology report 
A)  Encounter form 
B)  Treatment notes 
C)  Discharge summary 
D)  Radiology, laboratory, or pathology report

Question 11

The "code first" notation can usually be ignored.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following ICD-10-CM sections includes guidelines for reporting additional diagnoses in non-outpatient settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Section I 
B)  Section II 
C)  Section III 
D)  Section IV 
E)  Section V 
A)  Section I 
B)  Section II 
C)  Section III 
D)  Section IV 
E)  Section V

Exam 12: Basics of Diagnostic Coding

The signs and symptoms of a disease are its __________.

How are subterms treated in the alphabetic index to diseases and injury?

Which of the following instructions in the Alphabetic Index indicates that another main term may reference additional useful index entries?

The code HIV indicates which of the following?

All conditions that occur during or following medical care or surgery are classified as complications. There must be a cause-and-effect relationship between the care provided and the condition, and an indication in the documentation that it is a complication.

______________ are notes included in the Tabular Index to provide additional guidance for selected diagnosis codes.

The cause of a disorder is its __________.

At times, the medical assistant must code a(n) __________ if the physician is not yet sure of the diagnosis.

The __________ table describes malignancies.

Which of the following is the second most common medical document from which diagnostic statements can be extracted?

The "code first" notation can usually be ignored.

Which of the following ICD-10-CM sections includes guidelines for reporting additional diagnoses in non-outpatient settings?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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