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Certified Medical Coding Specialist VIP Certification Exam
Certified Medical Coding Specialist — This exam mirrors the style and domain coverage of national medical coding credentials such as the NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam (100 scored questions, ~3 hours) and the AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam, which test ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, reimbursement methodology, and regulatory compliance.
47
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 47👑 VIP
A patient is admitted with acute exacerbation of COPD and is also found to have pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. The physician documents that both conditions were treated and both meet the definition of principal diagnosis. According to ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, how should the coder select the principal diagnosis?
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