CBCS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding 2

Question 1

Which chapter in ICD-10-CM contains codes for external causes of morbidity?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 20

Answer

Chapter 19

Answer

Chapter 21

Answer

Chapter 18

Question 2

A patient has essential hypertension and heart failure. In ICD-10-CM, these conditions are reported using:

Accepted Answer

A combination code from category I11

Answer

Two separate codes: I10 and I50.9

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A combination code from category I13

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Code I10 only, as heart failure is integral

Question 3

What does 'code first' mean in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

Certain underlying conditions must be sequenced before the manifestation

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The code must be the patient's primary condition

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The code is always the principal diagnosis in inpatient settings

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The code is assigned before determining medical necessity

Question 4

In ICD-10-CM, which code category is used for a patient who is a carrier of an infectious disease but has no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Z codes

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V codes

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E codes

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S codes

Question 5

Which ICD-10-CM code set is used for neoplasm coding?

Accepted Answer

Codes from Chapter 2 (C00–D49)

Answer

Codes from Chapter 19 only

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Codes from the V-code section

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Codes from Chapter 18 only

Question 6

What does 'sequela' mean in the context of ICD-10-CM coding?

Accepted Answer

A late effect resulting from a previous condition or injury

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A current acute injury

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A pre-existing chronic condition

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A condition present on admission

Question 7

When multiple burns are coded, how should they be sequenced?

Accepted Answer

Sequence the most severe (highest degree) burn first

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Sequence by body site in anatomical order

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Sequence the largest surface area burn first

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Sequence burns in the order they were treated

Question 8

Which of the following best describes an 'unspecified' code in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

A code used when the condition is unknown or not documented

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A code that cannot be billed to Medicare

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A code used only for outpatient encounters

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A code reserved for uncertain diagnoses