ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding for Radiology Flashcards
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When a radiology study is ordered to rule out a suspected condition and findings are negative, what should the coder report?
Answer: The sign or symptom prompting the study
For outpatient/radiology services with ruled-out conditions, code the sign or symptom rather than the suspected diagnosis.
Which ICD-10-CM chapter contains codes for fractures?
Answer: Chapter 19 – Injury, Poisoning & External Causes
Traumatic fractures are classified in ICD-10-CM Chapter 19, covering injuries and external causes.
What does the 7th character 'A' indicate in an ICD-10-CM fracture code?
Answer: Initial encounter for active treatment
The 7th character 'A' designates the initial encounter, used while the patient is receiving active treatment.
A chest X-ray is ordered for cough. The report shows pneumonia. Which diagnosis code is reported for radiology billing?
Answer: Pneumonia (J18.9)
When a definitive diagnosis is established from imaging, code the confirmed diagnosis rather than the symptom.
Which ICD-10-CM code category is used for encounters for screening examinations?
Answer: Z00–Z99
ICD-10-CM Z codes (Chapter 21) capture screening examinations and preventive health encounters.
Which guideline applies when a patient has a malignancy as the reason for a radiology study?
Answer: Code the malignancy as the first-listed diagnosis
When radiology is performed due to a malignancy, the cancer code is listed as the principal/first-listed diagnosis.