Question 1

A working knowledge of _______________ and a course in anatomy and physiology are essential to becoming a top-notch coder of diagnoses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A working knowledge of _______________ and a...

Question 2

The abbreviation NOS indicates that the information in the medical record was insufficient to assign a more specific code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

ICD-10 was adopted and approved for use nationally by private insurance carriers as of January 2014.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Diagnostic codes on an insurance claim explain

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient's condition that was treated during the visit. 
B)  the professional services provided during the visit. 
C)  the supplies that were provided to the patient. 
D)  the provider's identification. 
A)  the patient's condition that was treated during the visit. 
B)  the professional services provided during the visit. 
C)  the supplies that were provided to the patient. 
D)  the provider's identification.

Question 5

The proficient coder begins the coding process in ICD-10-CM Volume 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Never code using just one volume of the diagnostic code books.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In ICD-10-CM, a placeholder for future code expansion is shown as

Accepted Answer

A)  X character. 
B)  O character. 
C)  ___ (underline symbol). 
D)  '?' symbol. 
A)  X character. 
B)  O character. 
C)  ___ (underline symbol). 
D)  '?' symbol.

Question 8

Provide the appropriate ICD-10-CM code for eczematous dermatitis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide the appropriate ICD-10-CM code for eczematous...

Question 9

External cause codes are used

Accepted Answer

A)  when a person who is not currently sick encounters health services for some specific purpose. 
B)  to show cause of injury. 
C)  to code neoplasms. 
D)  to code hypertension. 
A)  when a person who is not currently sick encounters health services for some specific purpose. 
B)  to show cause of injury. 
C)  to code neoplasms. 
D)  to code hypertension.

Question 10

Asymptomatic HIV infection status is reported as

Accepted Answer

A)  B20. 
B)  B21. 
C)  Z11.4. 
D)  Z21. 
A)  B20. 
B)  B21. 
C)  Z11.4. 
D)  Z21.

Question 11

A patient is seen in the emergency department with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with congestive heart failure. List the ICD-10-CM code(s) required for these two conditions.

Accepted Answer

I25.10 atherosclerot

Question 12

The term malignant in relation to blood pressure means

Accepted Answer

A)  tumor forming. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  uncertain behavior. 
D)  life-threatening. 
A)  tumor forming. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  uncertain behavior. 
D)  life-threatening.

Question 13

Coding from an out-of-date diagnostic codebook can delay payment, result in denied claims, or cause costly mistakes that can lead to financial disaster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When coding for outpatient surgery, if the postoperative diagnosis is different from the preoperative diagnosis, select the ____________ as the first listed diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

postoperat

Question 15

HIV can only be reported if it is documented and confirmed by a pathology report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A working knowledge of _______________ and a course in anatomy and physiology are essential to becoming a top-notch coder of diagnoses.

The abbreviation NOS indicates that the information in the medical record was insufficient to assign a more specific code.

ICD-10 was adopted and approved for use nationally by private insurance carriers as of January 2014.

Diagnostic codes on an insurance claim explain

The proficient coder begins the coding process in ICD-10-CM Volume 1.

Never code using just one volume of the diagnostic code books.

In ICD-10-CM, a placeholder for future code expansion is shown as

Provide the appropriate ICD-10-CM code for eczematous dermatitis.

External cause codes are used

Asymptomatic HIV infection status is reported as

A patient is seen in the emergency department with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with congestive heart failure. List the ICD-10-CM code(s) required for these two conditions.

The term malignant in relation to blood pressure means

Coding from an out-of-date diagnostic codebook can delay payment, result in denied claims, or cause costly mistakes that can lead to financial disaster.

When coding for outpatient surgery, if the postoperative diagnosis is different from the preoperative diagnosis, select the ____________ as the first listed diagnosis.

HIV can only be reported if it is documented and confirmed by a pathology report.

Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist

Compliance, Privacy, Fraud, and Abuse in Insurance Billing

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record

Procedural Coding

The Paper Claim: Cms-1500 02-12

The Electronic Claim

Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving

Office and Insurance Collection Strategies

The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans

Medicare

Medicaid and Other State Programs

Tricare and Veterans Health Care

Workers Compensation

Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs

Hospital Billing

Seeking a Job and Attaining Professional Advancement

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Exam 5: Diagnostic Coding

A working knowledge of _______________ and a course in anatomy and physiology are essential to becoming a top-notch coder of diagnoses.

The abbreviation NOS indicates that the information in the medical record was insufficient to assign a more specific code.

ICD-10 was adopted and approved for use nationally by private insurance carriers as of January 2014.

Diagnostic codes on an insurance claim explain

The proficient coder begins the coding process in ICD-10-CM Volume 1.

Never code using just one volume of the diagnostic code books.

In ICD-10-CM, a placeholder for future code expansion is shown as

Provide the appropriate ICD-10-CM code for eczematous dermatitis.

External cause codes are used

Asymptomatic HIV infection status is reported as

A patient is seen in the emergency department with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with congestive heart failure. List the ICD-10-CM code(s) required for these two conditions.

The term malignant in relation to blood pressure means

Coding from an out-of-date diagnostic codebook can delay payment, result in denied claims, or cause costly mistakes that can lead to financial disaster.

When coding for outpatient surgery, if the postoperative diagnosis is different from the preoperative diagnosis, select the ____________ as the first listed diagnosis.

HIV can only be reported if it is documented and confirmed by a pathology report.

Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist

Compliance, Privacy, Fraud, and Abuse in Insurance Billing

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record

Procedural Coding

The Paper Claim: Cms-1500 02-12

The Electronic Claim

Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving

Office and Insurance Collection Strategies

The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans

Medicare

Medicaid and Other State Programs

Tricare and Veterans Health Care

Workers Compensation

Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs

Hospital Billing

Seeking a Job and Attaining Professional Advancement

Filters