RHIT Medical Coding Principles 3

Question 1

In HCPCS Level II coding, which category of codes is used for durable medical equipment (DME)?

Accepted Answer

E codes

Answer

A codes

Answer

L codes

Answer

K codes

Question 2

What is the correct action when ICD-10-CM instructs 'Code first the underlying condition' beneath a manifestation code?

Accepted Answer

Sequence the underlying condition code first, then the manifestation

Answer

Sequence the manifestation code first

Answer

Use only the manifestation code

Answer

Assign both codes in any order

Question 3

A coder finds a diagnosis documented as 'probable pneumonia' in an outpatient record. What is the correct coding approach?

Accepted Answer

Code the sign or symptom (e.g., cough, fever) that prompted the visit

Answer

Code pneumonia as confirmed

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Use an uncertain diagnosis code from ICD-10-CM

Answer

Leave the diagnosis uncoded and query the physician

Question 4

Which modifier is appended to a CPT code to indicate that a procedure was performed bilaterally?

Accepted Answer

-50

Answer

-51

Answer

-59

Answer

-80

Question 5

In ICD-10-CM, what is the significance of a 7th character 'A' in injury codes?

Accepted Answer

Initial encounter — active treatment phase

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Subsequent encounter

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Sequela

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Accidental cause

Question 6

Which CPT code range covers Evaluation and Management (E/M) services for hospital inpatient initial care?

Accepted Answer

99221–99223

Answer

99201–99215

Answer

99231–99233

Answer

99241–99245

Question 7

What does the ICD-10-CM Excludes1 note mean?

Accepted Answer

The two conditions cannot occur together and the excluded code should never be used with this code

Answer

The excluded code may be used together with this code if both are documented

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The excluded code is a different condition but may coexist

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The excluded code is an alternative code for the same condition