Certified Medical Coding Specialist ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding 2

Question 1

Which ICD-10-CM code is used to report a principal diagnosis when the patient is admitted for chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Z51.11

Answer

C80.1

Answer

Z51.12

Answer

Z08

Question 2

In ICD-10-CM, sequela codes are identified by which 7th character?

Accepted Answer

S

Answer

A

Answer

D

Answer

Q

Question 3

Which ICD-10-CM guideline applies when two or more interrelated conditions can be classified to the same code?

Accepted Answer

Combination code guideline

Answer

Multiple coding guideline

Answer

Code first guideline

Answer

Laterality guideline

Question 4

How should a coder handle a diagnosis documented as 'probable' or 'suspected' in an outpatient setting?

Accepted Answer

Code the sign or symptom, not the suspected condition

Answer

Code the suspected condition

Answer

Leave the diagnosis field blank

Answer

Use an unspecified code

Question 5

Which ICD-10-CM code category covers sepsis?

Accepted Answer

A41

Answer

R65

Answer

T81

Answer

J44

Question 6

When a patient has both an acute and a chronic condition, ICD-10-CM guidelines state:

Accepted Answer

Sequence the acute condition first if a combination code does not exist

Answer

Always code only the chronic condition

Answer

Always code only the acute condition

Answer

Only one code may be assigned