CCS CCS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding 2

Question 1

A combination code in ICD-10-CM is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A single code that classifies two diagnoses, a diagnosis with an associated complication, or a diagnosis with an associated manifestation

Answer

A combination code captures two related conditions in a single code, avoiding the need for multiple codes when one fully describes the situation.

Question 2

Which of the following Z code categories is used to indicate a patient's history of a resolved condition that no longer exists but may affect future care?

Accepted Answer

Z85-Z87 (Personal history)

Answer

Z85-Z87 personal history codes document past conditions that have been resolved but may influence current or future medical management.

Question 3

In ICD-10-CM, 'laterality' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Specifying which side of the body (right, left, bilateral) is affected

Answer

Laterality codes in ICD-10-CM identify the specific side of the body involved when a condition is site-specific.

Question 4

An 'Excludes2' note in ICD-10-CM indicates:

Accepted Answer

The excluded condition is not part of the indexed condition but may occur simultaneously and both may be coded

Answer

An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is distinct from the indexed condition and, if both are present, both may be coded.

Question 5

When coding signs and symptoms in ICD-10-CM for an outpatient visit, the coder should:

Accepted Answer

Code signs and symptoms when no definitive diagnosis has been established

Answer

For outpatient encounters, signs and symptoms are coded when the physician has not established a definitive diagnosis.

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CCS CCS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding 2