CBCS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding

Question 1

What is the maximum number of characters in a valid ICD-10-CM code?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

5

Answer

6

Answer

8

Question 2

In ICD-10-CM, what does the 7th character 'A' typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Initial encounter

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Subsequent encounter

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Sequela

Answer

Not applicable

Question 3

Which ICD-10-CM guideline governs the sequencing of diagnoses for outpatient visits?

Accepted Answer

First-listed diagnosis rule

Answer

UHDDS principal diagnosis definition

Answer

Present on admission rule

Answer

CC/MCC assignment rule

Question 4

What does an 'Excludes1' note in ICD-10-CM mean?

Accepted Answer

The two codes cannot be used together on the same claim

Answer

The excluded code may be used together with the code

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The excluded code is a manifestation code

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The code is exempt from POA reporting

Question 5

A patient is seen for type 2 diabetes with diabetic chronic kidney disease, stage 3. What combination code would be used?

Accepted Answer

E11.22

Answer

E11.65

Answer

E11.9

Answer

N18.3

Question 6

Which of the following correctly describes 'laterality' in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

A code specifying right, left, or bilateral

Answer

The severity level of a diagnosis

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The encounter type for traumatic injuries

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The sequencing of secondary diagnoses

Question 7

When coding signs and symptoms, which guideline applies in the inpatient setting?

Accepted Answer

Signs and symptoms integral to the principal diagnosis are not coded separately

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Signs and symptoms are always coded as additional diagnoses

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Signs and symptoms are never coded in inpatient settings

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Signs and symptoms replace the definitive diagnosis code

Question 8

What is a 'placeholder' character in ICD-10-CM, and what letter is used?

Accepted Answer

The letter X, used to fill a required character position

Answer

The letter O, used to fill the 6th character position

Answer

The number 0, used when laterality is unspecified

Answer

The letter Z, used for encounter type