Certified Coding Associate Exam Certified Coding Associate Clinical 3

Question 1

Which root operation in ICD-10-PCS involves cutting out or off a portion of a body part without replacement?

Accepted Answer

Excision

Answer

Excision is defined as cutting out or off a portion of a body part without replacement.

Question 2

A diabetic patient with diabetic chronic kidney disease stage 3 should be coded using which approach?

Accepted Answer

E11.65 with N18.3

Answer

ICD-10-CM instructs coders to use E11.65 for type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia and add N18.3 for the CKD stage.

Question 3

What does the abbreviation NEC mean in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

Not Elsewhere Classifiable

Answer

NEC stands for Not Elsewhere Classifiable, meaning the code is used when no specific code exists for the condition.

Question 4

A patient's record states 'history of colon cancer, currently in remission.' Which code applies?

Accepted Answer

Z85.038 — personal history of malignant neoplasm of colon

Answer

A personal history of a malignancy that has been treated and is in remission is coded with a Z85 history code.

Question 5

Which CPT code range covers Evaluation and Management (E/M) office visits for established patients?

Accepted Answer

99211–99215

Answer

CPT codes 99211–99215 are used for office or outpatient E/M visits for established patients.

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