Question 1

Mapping between ICD-9 and ICD-10 is an extensive process that reflects the __________ of the code sets rather than oversimplifying.

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Question 2

ICD-10-PCS codes are used to report outpatient services and procedures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which U.S. government agency is considering extending the date for mandatory use of ICD-10 codes?

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The answer of Which U.S. government agency is considering extending...

Question 4

When a 7th character is part of an ICD-10 code, it:
A)will always have the same meaning.
B)may have a different meaning depending on the chapter in which it is listed.
C)may have a different meaning depending on how modifiers are used.
D)ICD-10 codes do not use seven characters.

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The answer of When a 7th character is part of...

Question 5

The first character of an ICD-10 code can be alpha or numeric.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mapping is a more limited form of conversion tool than a crosswalk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The purpose of the General Equivalence Mappings published by CMS is to provide a reference tool to help users navigate the complexity of translating between ICD-9 and ICD-10.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which agency maintains the ICD-10-CM?
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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A)World Health Organization
B)Centers...

Question 9

What types of data are reported using ICD-10-CM codes?

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Question 10

Every covered entity and software vendor must determine the appropriate mapping from ICD-9 to ICD-10 and from ICD-10 to ICD-9.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The primary benefit to be gained from using ICD-10 codes is the increased level of detail, also known as a higher level of __________ .

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The answer of The primary benefit to be gained from...

Question 12

ICD-10 is designed to be in compliance with __________ transaction and code set rules.

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Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: Containing one or more letters and numbers
Process of transitioning data from one format or system to another
Organization that maintains ICD-10-PCS
The quality of being on the left, the right, or on both sides
Reference files published by CMS that can be used to assist in converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10
Type of conversion tool that takes into consideration the complexity of the code sets and demonstrates hierarchical relationships
The quality of being able to add new codes to a coding system to reflect advances in medical research, medical practice, and technology
The quality of containing a high level of detail
Simplified form of conversion tool that provides a one-to-one match between codes
Organization that maintains ICD-10-CM

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The Answer of expandability and National Center for Health Statistics is...

Question 14

On which agency's website can the most recent information on the updated ICD-10-CM required implementation date be found?
A)Food and Drug Administration
B)National Center for Health Statistics
C)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
D)World Health Organization

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Question 15

The value of a coding system with the capability to easily expand and add new codes is that the codes:
A)will reflect advances in medicine and technology.
B)will allow for billing higher charges.
C)can be done by employees with less training.
D)have more flexibility for physicians who want to describe conditions differently.

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Question 16

A change in ICD-10 is that obstetric codes identify the trimester of pregnancy instead of the episode of care.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a new feature of ICD-10?
A)Limited means for the addition of new codes
B)Obstetric codes by episode of care
C)Combination codes for poisonings and their associate external cause
D)One type of "excludes" note

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Question 18

A key feature of ICD-10-PCS is that:
A)all substantially different procedures have a unique code.
B)limited options exist for adding new codes as procedures evolve.
C)multiple meanings can apply to the same term.
D)it uses generic terms for body parts.

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The answer of A key feature of ICD-10-PCS is that:
A)all...

Question 19

General Equivalence Mappings are a type of crosswalk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In regard to ICD conversion tools, GEM stands for:
A)Geographical Equivalence Mappings.
B)General Evaluation Mappings.
C)General Equivalence Mappings.
D)Greatest Equivalence Mappings.

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Exam 6: ICD-10-CM Medical Coding

Mapping between ICD-9 and ICD-10 is an extensive process that reflects the __________ of the code sets rather than oversimplifying.

ICD-10-PCS codes are used to report outpatient services and procedures.

Which U.S. government agency is considering extending the date for mandatory use of ICD-10 codes?

When a 7th character is part of an ICD-10 code, it: A)will always have the same meaning. B)may have a different meaning depending on the chapter in which it is listed. C)may have a different meaning depending on how modifiers are used. D)ICD-10 codes do not use seven characters.

The first character of an ICD-10 code can be alpha or numeric.

Mapping is a more limited form of conversion tool than a crosswalk.

The purpose of the General Equivalence Mappings published by CMS is to provide a reference tool to help users navigate the complexity of translating between ICD-9 and ICD-10.

Which agency maintains the ICD-10-CM? A)World Health Organization B)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services C)National Center for Health Statistics D)Consumer Protection Agency

What types of data are reported using ICD-10-CM codes?

Every covered entity and software vendor must determine the appropriate mapping from ICD-9 to ICD-10 and from ICD-10 to ICD-9.

The primary benefit to be gained from using ICD-10 codes is the increased level of detail, also known as a higher level of __________ .

ICD-10 is designed to be in compliance with __________ transaction and code set rules.

Match the following:

On which agency's website can the most recent information on the updated ICD-10-CM required implementation date be found? A)Food and Drug Administration B)National Center for Health Statistics C)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services D)World Health Organization

A change in ICD-10 is that obstetric codes identify the trimester of pregnancy instead of the episode of care.

Which of the following is a new feature of ICD-10? A)Limited means for the addition of new codes B)Obstetric codes by episode of care C)Combination codes for poisonings and their associate external cause D)One type of "excludes" note

A key feature of ICD-10-PCS is that: A)all substantially different procedures have a unique code. B)limited options exist for adding new codes as procedures evolve. C)multiple meanings can apply to the same term. D)it uses generic terms for body parts.

General Equivalence Mappings are a type of crosswalk.

In regard to ICD conversion tools, GEM stands for: A)Geographical Equivalence Mappings. B)General Evaluation Mappings. C)General Equivalence Mappings. D)Greatest Equivalence Mappings.