Question 1

In the index, what provides further clarification of the patient's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subterm
B)   Symptom
C)   Main term
D)   SubcategoryE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Guidelines for Chapter ______ contain information about the use of symptom codes with and without definitive diagnosis codes and the use of coma scale codes, as well as rules for sequencing SIRS not due to infection and a description of functional quadriplegia.

Accepted Answer

A)   18
B)   19
C)   17
D)   13E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

Accepted Answer

A)   and/also
B)   and/along with
C)   and/with
D)   and/orE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Guidelines for coding pressure ulcer stages are in this chapter:

Accepted Answer

A)   Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
B)   Diseases of the Digestive System
C)   Diseases of the Genitourinary System
D)   Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective TissueE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

How many chapters does the ICD-10-CM manual contain?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The guidelines for Chapter 20, External Causes of Morbidity, include:

Accepted Answer

A)   respiratory failure
B)   infection
C)   poisoning
D)   abuseE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes the entities that can utilize the ICD-10-CM manual?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be utilized by physician offices
B)   It can be utilized by collection agencies and physician offices
C)   It can be utilized by physician offices, collection agencies, and hospitals
D)   It can be utilized by physician offices, hospitals, and outpatient clinicsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

A condition with slow onset and of long duration, even the lifetime of the patient, is known as a(n)  ___________ condition.

Accepted Answer

A)   genetic
B)   acute
C)   chronic
D)   bacterialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A placeholder character is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information
B)   An "x" placed in the fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-character place when needed to enable the seventh character to remain in the seventh-character position
C)   Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition
D)   Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or diseaseE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Impending or threatened conditions are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Specific diagnostic conditions whose codes are used only when the condition was averted due to medical intervention
B)   Codes that are unspecified or are most often used with a condition
C)   Codes located directly behind the main term and used only when the documentation has no additional detail on the condition or disease
D)   Conditions produced after the initial injury or condition has healedE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

Accepted Answer

A)   Not found elsewhere
B)   Not elsewhere classified
C)   Not otherwise specified
D)   Not elsewhere specifiedE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

This is the connecting term between the subterms acute and chronic to indicate ICD-10-CM provides a combination code to describe both conditions:

Accepted Answer

A)   with
B)   and
C)   also
D)   fromE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

Accepted Answer

A)   and/also
B)   and/along with
C)   and/with
D)   and/orE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

When the acute and chronic forms of a condition are present:

Accepted Answer

A)   The chronic form of the condition only should be coded
B)   Both the acute and chronic forms of the condition should be coded if separate subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index
C)   A combination code must be used
D)   The acute form of the condition only should be codedE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Karen is an existing patient who routinely sees Dr. Horn for treatment of her chronic arthritis. Today, Karen presents for an emergency appointment due to painful urination, pain in the lower abdominal region, and chills. Dr. Horn performs a urinalysis which is positive for an infection of the urinary tract. Karen is given a prescription for a 10-day antibiotic and told to follow up if symptoms have not improved after taking the full prescription. Based on this diagnostic information, the coder would assign codes for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Painful urination, pain in the cervical region, chills, and urinary tract infection
B)   Chronic arthritis
C)   Urinary tract infection
D)   Chronic arthritis and urinary tract infectionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?

Accepted Answer

A)   Select the appropriate default code listed in the Tabular List
B)   Review all notes listed in the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List
C)   Verify the code identified in the Alphabetic Index by checking it in the Tabular List
D)   Determine the main term(s)  from the documentationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The following notation implies sequencing of the codes when reported:

Accepted Answer

A)   See also
B)   Code also
C)   See
D)   Use additional codeE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

In ICD-10-CM, alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information are the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Late effects
B)   Placeholders
C)   Extenders
D)   SequelaE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

Accepted Answer

A)   Not otherwise specified
B)   Not found elsewhere
C)   Not elsewhere classified
D)   Not elsewhere specifiedE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

In the medical record, the patient is documented to have the following conditions: lower back pain, blood in the urine, and a kidney infection. The coder would assign ICD-10-CM code(s)  for the following condition(s) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood in the urine only
B)   Blood in the urine and kidney infection
C)   Kidney infection only
D)   Lower back pain and blood in the urineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Foundations of ICD-10-CM

Guidelines for coding pressure ulcer stages are in this chapter:

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A condition with slow onset and of long duration, even the lifetime of the patient, is known as a(n) ___________ condition.

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The guidelines for Chapter 20, External Causes of Morbidity, include:

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Guidelines for Chapter ______ contain information about the use of symptom codes with and without definitive diagnosis codes and the use of coma scale codes, as well as rules for sequencing SIRS not due to infection and a description of functional quadriplegia.

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Impending or threatened conditions are:

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This is the connecting term between the subterms acute and chronic to indicate ICD-10-CM provides a combination code to describe both conditions:

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In the index, what provides further clarification of the patient's condition?

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In ICD-10-CM, alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information are the:

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A placeholder character is:

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How many chapters does the ICD-10-CM manual contain?

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Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

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Which of the following statements best describes the entities that can utilize the ICD-10-CM manual?

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Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

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Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?

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An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

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In the medical record, the patient is documented to have the following conditions: lower back pain, blood in the urine, and a kidney infection. The coder would assign ICD-10-CM code(s) for the following condition(s) :

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When the acute and chronic forms of a condition are present:

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An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

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The following notation implies sequencing of the codes when reported:

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Exam 2: Foundations of ICD-10-CM

Guidelines for coding pressure ulcer stages are in this chapter:

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A condition with slow onset and of long duration, even the lifetime of the patient, is known as a(n) ___________ condition.

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The guidelines for Chapter 20, External Causes of Morbidity, include:

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Guidelines for Chapter ______ contain information about the use of symptom codes with and without definitive diagnosis codes and the use of coma scale codes, as well as rules for sequencing SIRS not due to infection and a description of functional quadriplegia.

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Impending or threatened conditions are:

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This is the connecting term between the subterms acute and chronic to indicate ICD-10-CM provides a combination code to describe both conditions:

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In the index, what provides further clarification of the patient's condition?

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In ICD-10-CM, alphabetic seventh characters used to complete the description of many codes by conveying additional information are the:

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A placeholder character is:

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How many chapters does the ICD-10-CM manual contain?

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Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

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Which of the following statements best describes the entities that can utilize the ICD-10-CM manual?

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Per ICD-10-CM guidelines, the use of the word "and" is interpreted to mean:

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Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?

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An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

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In the medical record, the patient is documented to have the following conditions: lower back pain, blood in the urine, and a kidney infection. The coder would assign ICD-10-CM code(s) for the following condition(s) :

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When the acute and chronic forms of a condition are present:

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An unspecified code would be assigned to a code known as a ___________ code.

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The following notation implies sequencing of the codes when reported:

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