Question 1

Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?

Accepted Answer

A)   The retinopathy is coded first, followed by the diabetes.
B)   The diabetes is coded first, followed by the retinopathy.
C)   Only the diabetes should be coded.
D)   Only the retinopathy should be coded.
E)   The symptoms of blurry vision and pain should be coded.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

In ICD-9, with which of the following code ranges can E codes be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   001-V84.4
B)   001-289
C)   280-459
D)   390-459
E)   710-V84.4F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Mary was excited at her last visit to find that she is pregnant. She came in for a prenatal checkup today because she wants to take excellent care of herself and her baby. Everything seems fine, and the physician told her to keep up the good work. The ICD-10 code for routine obstetric care will be found in which of the following series of codes?

Accepted Answer

A)   C00-D49
B)   H00-H59
C)   O00-O9A
D)   P00-P96
E)   Z00-Z99F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The ________ Index is organized by the condition, not by the body part in which it occurs.

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The answer of The ________ Index is organized by the...

Question 5

A(n) ________ diagnosis is used in addition to the primary diagnosis to describe another condition that is also affecting the patient at the time of the visit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ diagnosis is used in addition...

Question 6

The Tabular List is mainly organized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient's condition
B)   the codes found in the Alphabetic Index
C)   the patient's symptoms
D)   the body system involved
E)   the severity of the disease or conditionF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

Accepted Answer

A)   A00-B99
B)   E00-E89
C)   H00-H59
D)   N00-N99
E)   Q00-Q99F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Jenni is a healthy 24-year-old patient who is in the office today for routine obstetric care. The ICD-9 code for routine obstetric care will be found in which of the following series of codes?

Accepted Answer

A)   760-779
B)   800-999
C)   580-629
D)   V01-V83
E)   320-389F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions encloses a series of terms, each of which is modified by the statement that appears to the right of it?

Accepted Answer

A)   "]"
B)   ") "
C)   "}"
D)   :""
E)   "("F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

In ICD-10, which has combination codes that include the type of diabetes, what code is used if the type of diabetes is not documented in the medical record and the practitioner cannot be questioned?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use the ICD-9 code for diabetes instead
B)   Use the code for type 1 diabetes mellitus
C)   Use the code for type 2 diabetes mellitus
D)   Use a code that specifies insulin use
E)   Use add-on codes to show unspecified diabetesF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

What character is used as a placeholder for a nonexistent digit in ICD-10 when a 6th or 7th digit is required for code specificity?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   9
C)   x
D)   y
E)   zF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

How many chapters are contained in the ICD-10 coding book?

Accepted Answer

A)   18
B)   19
C)   20
D)   21
E)   22F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

A condition that is long-standing is considered a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic condition
B)   subchronic condition
C)   acute condition
D)   intermittent condition
E)   erratic conditionF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The use of ICD codes is mandated by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   HIPAA
B)   HMOs
C)   CDC
D)   NIH
E)   AMAF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

A code in which two diagnoses are included in one code is known as a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   preliminary code
B)   mixed code
C)   multiple code
D)   dual code
E)   combination codeF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 16

The ICD-9-CM was originally created for the classification of patient ________ (sickness) and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ICD-9-CM was originally created for the...

Question 17

To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

Accepted Answer

A)   580-629
B)   630-679
C)   760-799
D)   800-999
E)   V01-V83F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   significant procedures performed
B)   principal diagnosis
C)   secondary diagnoses
D)   length of hospital stay
E)   age, sex, and discharge status of the patientF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which appendix in ICD-9 contains a list of the 3-digit categories for occupational hazards divided into subcategories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Appendix A
B)   Appendix B
C)   Appendix C
D)   Appendix D
E)   Appendix EF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

About how many codes does the ICD-10-CM contain?

Accepted Answer

A)   14,200
B)   38,700
C)   56,900
D)   62,400
E)   68,000F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 18: Diagnostic Coding

How many chapters are contained in the ICD-10 coding book?

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To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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In ICD-10, which has combination codes that include the type of diabetes, what code is used if the type of diabetes is not documented in the medical record and the practitioner cannot be questioned?

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What character is used as a placeholder for a nonexistent digit in ICD-10 when a 6th or 7th digit is required for code specificity?

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Which appendix in ICD-9 contains a list of the 3-digit categories for occupational hazards divided into subcategories?

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In ICD-9, with which of the following code ranges can E codes be used?

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A code in which two diagnoses are included in one code is known as a(n) ____.

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The ICD-9-CM was originally created for the classification of patient ________ (sickness) and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.

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Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ____.

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To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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A(n) ________ diagnosis is used in addition to the primary diagnosis to describe another condition that is also affecting the patient at the time of the visit.

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Which of the following ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions encloses a series of terms, each of which is modified by the statement that appears to the right of it?

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About how many codes does the ICD-10-CM contain?

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Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?

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The use of ICD codes is mandated by ____.

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Jenni is a healthy 24-year-old patient who is in the office today for routine obstetric care. The ICD-9 code for routine obstetric care will be found in which of the following series of codes?

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A condition that is long-standing is considered a(n) ____.

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The ________ Index is organized by the condition, not by the body part in which it occurs.

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The Tabular List is mainly organized by ____.

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Exam 18: Diagnostic Coding

How many chapters are contained in the ICD-10 coding book?

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To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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In ICD-10, which has combination codes that include the type of diabetes, what code is used if the type of diabetes is not documented in the medical record and the practitioner cannot be questioned?

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What character is used as a placeholder for a nonexistent digit in ICD-10 when a 6th or 7th digit is required for code specificity?

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Which appendix in ICD-9 contains a list of the 3-digit categories for occupational hazards divided into subcategories?

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In ICD-9, with which of the following code ranges can E codes be used?

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A code in which two diagnoses are included in one code is known as a(n) ____.

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The ICD-9-CM was originally created for the classification of patient ________ (sickness) and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.

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Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ____.

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To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

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A(n) ________ diagnosis is used in addition to the primary diagnosis to describe another condition that is also affecting the patient at the time of the visit.

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Which of the following ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions encloses a series of terms, each of which is modified by the statement that appears to the right of it?

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About how many codes does the ICD-10-CM contain?

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Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?

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The use of ICD codes is mandated by ____.

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Jenni is a healthy 24-year-old patient who is in the office today for routine obstetric care. The ICD-9 code for routine obstetric care will be found in which of the following series of codes?

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A condition that is long-standing is considered a(n) ____.

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The ________ Index is organized by the condition, not by the body part in which it occurs.

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The Tabular List is mainly organized by ____.

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