ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Flashcards
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The ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index is used to:
Answer: Locate the preliminary code before verifying in the Tabular List
The Alphabetic Index provides the initial code reference, but coders must always verify the final code in the Tabular List.
Which ICD-10-CM chapter covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders?
Answer: Chapter 5 (F01–F99)
Chapter 5 of ICD-10-CM (F01–F99) covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
A patient is seen for a sprain of the right ankle, initial encounter. Which ICD-10-CM code applies?
Answer: S93.401A
S93.401A represents sprain of the right ankle, initial encounter, with the 7th character A indicating the initial encounter.
What is the purpose of placeholder character 'X' in ICD-10-CM codes?
Answer: To allow for future expansion and maintain the required code length
The placeholder X is used in ICD-10-CM to allow codes to reach the required length and reserve space for future expansion.
Which ICD-10-CM code range covers neoplasms?
Answer: C00–D49
Chapter 2 of ICD-10-CM (C00–D49) covers all neoplasms, including malignant, benign, and neoplasms of uncertain behavior.
When coding obstetric cases, which ICD-10-CM chapter takes sequencing priority?
Answer: Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00–O9A)
Chapter 15 (O codes) takes sequencing priority for obstetric patients, as these codes reflect conditions complicating pregnancy.