CMC ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding

Question 1

In ICD-10-CM, what does the 7th character 'A' indicate when appended to a fracture code?

Accepted Answer

Initial encounter for active treatment

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Subsequent encounter

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Sequela

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Delayed healing

Question 2

Which ICD-10-CM chapter contains codes for diseases of the circulatory system?

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Chapter 9

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Chapter 10

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Chapter 11

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Chapter 7

Question 3

When coding a condition described as 'probable' or 'suspected' in an outpatient setting, what should the coder assign?

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The sign or symptom code

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The confirmed diagnosis code

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An uncertain diagnosis code

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A history code

Question 4

What is the correct sequencing rule for coding Type 2 diabetes with diabetic chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Use a combination code that includes both conditions

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Code the CKD first, then diabetes

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Code diabetes first as the principal diagnosis, then the CKD

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Code only the CKD

Question 5

Which placeholder character is used in ICD-10-CM when a code requires a 7th character but has fewer than 6 characters?

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X

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0

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9

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Z

Question 6

What does the ICD-10-CM abbreviation 'NEC' stand for?

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Not Elsewhere Coded

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Not Electronically Classified

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No Established Criteria

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Not Explicitly Confirmed