Certified Medical Coding Specialist ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding 3

Question 1

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index is used to:

Accepted Answer

Locate the preliminary code before verifying in the Tabular List

Answer

The Alphabetic Index provides the initial code reference, but coders must always verify the final code in the Tabular List.

Question 2

Which ICD-10-CM chapter covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 5 (F01–F99)

Answer

Chapter 5 of ICD-10-CM (F01–F99) covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Question 3

A patient is seen for a sprain of the right ankle, initial encounter. Which ICD-10-CM code applies?

Accepted Answer

S93.401A

Answer

S93.401A represents sprain of the right ankle, initial encounter, with the 7th character A indicating the initial encounter.

Question 4

What is the purpose of placeholder character 'X' in ICD-10-CM codes?

Accepted Answer

To allow for future expansion and maintain the required code length

Answer

The placeholder X is used in ICD-10-CM to allow codes to reach the required length and reserve space for future expansion.

Question 5

Which ICD-10-CM code range covers neoplasms?

Accepted Answer

C00–D49

Answer

Chapter 2 of ICD-10-CM (C00–D49) covers all neoplasms, including malignant, benign, and neoplasms of uncertain behavior.

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