CCS CCS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two conditions cannot occur together and cannot be coded simultaneously

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The excluded code may be used together with this code

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The excluded code should always be sequenced first

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The condition is included in the default code

Question 2

In ICD-10-CM, what is the purpose of a 7th character 'S' (sequela)?

Accepted Answer

Indicates complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of a previous injury or illness

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Indicates a subsequent encounter for the condition

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Indicates an initial encounter for the condition

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Indicates the condition is a placeholder

Question 3

Which ICD-10-CM instruction requires the underlying condition to be coded first, followed by the manifestation?

Accepted Answer

Code first

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Code also

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Use additional code

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Excludes2

Question 4

What does the placeholder character 'X' serve in ICD-10-CM codes?

Accepted Answer

Fills an empty character position to allow a future 7th character to be added

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Indicates the code is unspecified

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Identifies bilateral conditions

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Marks a principal diagnosis

Question 5

According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, how should an uncertain diagnosis be handled in the inpatient setting?

Accepted Answer

Code the condition as if confirmed

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Code only signs and symptoms, never the uncertain diagnosis

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Query the physician before coding anything

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Leave the diagnosis field blank

Question 6

What is the correct sequencing when coding a condition with both an acute and chronic presentation in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

Code the acute condition first, followed by the chronic condition

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Code only the chronic condition

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Code only the acute condition

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Code the chronic condition first, followed by the acute condition