Certified Coding Associate Exam ICD-10-CM Coding Principles 3

Question 1

How should a patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus controlled by diet alone be coded in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

E11.9 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Answer

Diet-controlled Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications is coded as E11.9.

Question 2

When a patient has a condition that is both the etiology and the manifestation, which instructional note in ICD-10-CM guides sequencing?

Accepted Answer

'Code first' and 'Use additional code' notes working together

Answer

The 'Code first' note on the manifestation code and the 'Use additional code' note on the etiology code work together to guide the correct sequencing.

Question 3

Which ICD-10-CM code category is used to report encounters for aftercare following surgery?

Accepted Answer

Z47 – Orthopedic aftercare

Answer

Z47 is used to report orthopedic aftercare encounters following surgery, such as removal of fracture fixation devices.

Question 4

In ICD-10-CM, what does the instruction 'Use additional code' mean?

Accepted Answer

A second code should be added to provide further detail about the condition

Answer

'Use additional code' instructs the coder to add a supplementary code to provide more complete information about the condition.

Question 5

How is a traumatic fracture coded in ICD-10-CM for a patient who is presenting for a follow-up visit after initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Use the fracture code with 7th character 'D' for subsequent encounter

Answer

A 7th character 'D' is used for subsequent encounters when the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase of a fracture.

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Certified Coding Associate Exam ICD-10-CM Coding Principles 3