Exam 6: ICD-10-CM Medical Coding

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The hierarchical structure of ICD-10 is: A)completely different from ICD-9. B)very different from ICD-9. C)very similar to ICD-9. D)exactly the same as ICD-9.

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Some accounts payable software already in use in the United States has the ability to: A)delete all ICD-9 codes from the database. B)do a direct translation to ICD-10 codes. C)accept and implement ICD-10 codes. D)generate claims faster using both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes.

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Most of the developed nations in the world use which coding system to report disease, morbidity, and mortality data? A)ICD-9-CM B)ICD-10-CM C)CPT-4 D)HCPCS

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The initial steps to locate an ICD-10 code are: A)more involved than ICD-9. B)less involved than ICD-9. C)the same as the steps used for ICD-9. D)different from the steps used for ICD-9.

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ICD-10-CM contains a total of more than: A)55,000 codes. B)68,000 codes. C)73, 000 codes. D)78,000 codes.

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The ICD-10-PCS is maintained by the: A)World Health Organization. B)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. C)National Center for Health Statistics. D)Consumer Protection Agency.

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Which of the following are types of conversion tools? A)Encryption and crosswalks B)Crosswalks and mapping C)Mapping and transcription D)Crosswalks and coding

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ICD-10 codes must be assigned at their __________ number of __________ available.

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ICD-10 includes __________ codes, which are codes that describe certain conditions and associated symptoms that previously required separate codes.

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ICD-10-PCS will replace: A)CPT-4 procedure codes. B)ICD-9-CM codes. C)ICD-9 hospital inpatient procedure codes. D)HCPCS procedure codes.

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Why is the higher level of specificity that is possible using ICD-10-CM codes important?

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ICD-10-CM includes thousands more codes than ICD-9, and in using the new system some coding rules will change.

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Describe the process of locating an ICD-10-CM code.

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Every ICD-9 code corresponds directly with an ICD-10 code.

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In ICD-10, a 7th character is: A)never required. B)always required. C)sometimes required. D)required only to report skin conditions.

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Why is the conversion from ICD-9 to ICD-10 such a large administrative burden for healthcare providers?

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Which of the following results is expected from the implementation of ICD-10? A)More accurate information for measuring healthcare quality and efficiency B)Ability to track and respond to international public health threats C)Enhanced ability to meet HIPAA transaction and code set requirements D)All of the above

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The free online conversion tool offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders is a comprehensive mapping that includes all ICD-10 codes.

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Describe an error that will make an ICD-10 code invalid.

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ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS will be implemented at the same time.

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