CRC ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Ensure consistent and accurate coding

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Create new diagnoses

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Train new physicians

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Increase patient visits

Question 2

When is it appropriate to assign a diagnosis code for a condition that no longer exists?

Accepted Answer

If the condition is documented as current

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Only when patient requests

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Always, regardless of relevance

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Whenever symptoms were once present

Question 3

Which section of the ICD-10-CM guidelines addresses outpatient coding?

Accepted Answer

Section IV

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Section I

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Section II

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Section III

Question 4

How should chronic conditions be coded when documented in the medical record?

Accepted Answer

Code each time they are addressed

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Code only once per year

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Code only if medication is prescribed

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Do not code unless resolved

Question 5

What should be done if conflicting diagnoses are documented by different providers?

Accepted Answer

Seek clarification from providers

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Code both diagnoses

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Ignore both diagnoses

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Use the higher-paying code

Question 6

What role does medical necessity play in code selection?

Accepted Answer

It determines code validity and reimbursement

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It is not a factor in outpatient settings

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It applies only to surgical procedures

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It replaces documentation requirements