CMC Coding Guidelines & Conventions 3

Question 1

What is the correct action when the ICD-10-CM Tabular List instructs 'Use additional code'?

Accepted Answer

Report an additional ICD-10-CM code to fully describe the condition

Answer

'Use additional code' instructs the coder to assign a secondary code that provides more specific information about the condition.

Question 2

In ICD-10-CM, the 7th character 'A' in trauma codes signifies:

Accepted Answer

Initial encounter for active treatment

Answer

The 7th character 'A' denotes an initial encounter where active treatment is being provided for the injury.

Question 3

When coding external cause codes in ICD-10-CM, how should they be sequenced?

Accepted Answer

Secondary to the injury or condition they describe

Answer

External cause codes are never the principal or first-listed diagnosis; they supplement injury or condition codes.

Question 4

A CPT code description enclosed in parentheses following a main code entry is called:

Accepted Answer

A parenthetical instruction

Answer

Parenthetical instructions in CPT provide additional guidance, such as listing related codes or specifying when a code should or should not be used.

Question 5

What does HCPCS Level II coding system primarily cover?

Accepted Answer

Products, supplies, and services not covered by CPT

Answer

HCPCS Level II codes cover durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, supplies, and non-physician services not captured in CPT.

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