Question 1

Which section of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting includes guidelines for the selection of principal diagnosis for non-outpatient settings?

Accepted Answer

A)   Section I
B)   Section II
C)   Section III
D)   Section IVE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Codes that describe symptoms and signs, as opposed to diagnoses, are acceptable for reporting purposes when a related ____________________diagnosis has not been established by the provider.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Codes that describe symptoms and signs, as...

Question 3

Sally Smith was placed on observation due to pain in the upper right quadrant, vomiting, and jaundice. She was then placed on inpatient status for a removal of her gallbladder due to cholecystitis. The principal diagnosis for the admission is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   RUQ pain
B)   vomiting
C)   pain, jaundice, and vomiting
D)   cholecystitisE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

When a definitive diagnosis has been established, codes such as pain and fever are not coded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If the same condition is described as both acute (subacute)  and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the Index at the same indentation level, code_____.

Accepted Answer

A)   only the acute
B)   only the chronic
C)   either; query the provider
D)   both, and sequence the acute (subacute)  firstE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Section I of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provides guidelines only for outpatient services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A three-digit code is to be used only if it is not further subdivided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are composed of up to eight characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When a patient is admitted for observation for a medical condition, assign a code for the __________ condition as the first listed diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

medical

Question 10

In the outpatient setting, the term "first-listed" diagnosis is used in lieu of _____ diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)   first-referenced
B)   primary
C)   principal
D)   finalE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

To select an ICD-10-CM code, first locate the main term in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries and then verify the code in the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To select an ICD-10-CM code, first locate...

Question 12

For bilateral sites, the first character of the codes in ICD-10-CM indicates laterality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A patient is admitted with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Testing has revealed colitis. The principal diagnosis is _____. abdominal pain

Accepted Answer

A)   nausea and vomiting
B)   ​
C)   colitis
D)   diarrheaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 14

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Each unique ICD-10-CM diagnosis code may be reported only once for an encounter.
B)   The guidelines for reporting inpatient and outpatient services are identical.
C)   Ruled-out conditions are reported in the inpatient setting.
D)   NCHS is a member of the Cooperating Parties.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is not a member of the Cooperating Parties for ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

A)   AHA
B)   AMA
C)   AHIMA
D)   CMSE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission of the patient to the hospital for care is known as the ____________________ diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition established after study to be...

Question 17

A dash at the end of an ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries entry indicates that additional characters are required for a valid code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

At the time of discharge, the following diagnosis is recorded: "Confirmed threatened spontaneous abortion." The coder should select a code for spontaneous abortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dr. Cook records the following diagnosis at the time of an inpatient discharge: "Abdominal pain ruled out colitis or gastritis." The principal diagnosis is_____.

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal pain
B)   colitis
C)   gastritis
D)   either gastritis or colitisE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

For ambulatory surgery, if the preoperative and postoperative diagnoses are different, select the postoperative diagnosis for coding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Diagnostic Coding Guidelines

Which section of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting includes guidelines for the selection of principal diagnosis for non-outpatient settings?

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Codes that describe symptoms and signs, as opposed to diagnoses, are acceptable for reporting purposes when a related ____________________diagnosis has not been established by the provider.

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Sally Smith was placed on observation due to pain in the upper right quadrant, vomiting, and jaundice. She was then placed on inpatient status for a removal of her gallbladder due to cholecystitis. The principal diagnosis for the admission is _____.

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When a definitive diagnosis has been established, codes such as pain and fever are not coded.

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If the same condition is described as both acute (subacute) and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the Index at the same indentation level, code_____.

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Section I of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provides guidelines only for outpatient services.

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A three-digit code is to be used only if it is not further subdivided.

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ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are composed of up to eight characters.

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When a patient is admitted for observation for a medical condition, assign a code for the __________ condition as the first listed diagnosis.

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In the outpatient setting, the term "first-listed" diagnosis is used in lieu of _____ diagnosis.

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To select an ICD-10-CM code, first locate the main term in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries and then verify the code in the ____________________.

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For bilateral sites, the first character of the codes in ICD-10-CM indicates laterality.

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A patient is admitted with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Testing has revealed colitis. The principal diagnosis is _____. abdominal pain

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Which of the following is false?

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Which of the following is not a member of the Cooperating Parties for ICD-10-CM?

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The condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission of the patient to the hospital for care is known as the ____________________ diagnosis.

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A dash at the end of an ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries entry indicates that additional characters are required for a valid code.

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At the time of discharge, the following diagnosis is recorded: "Confirmed threatened spontaneous abortion." The coder should select a code for spontaneous abortion.

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Dr. Cook records the following diagnosis at the time of an inpatient discharge: "Abdominal pain ruled out colitis or gastritis." The principal diagnosis is_____.

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For ambulatory surgery, if the preoperative and postoperative diagnoses are different, select the postoperative diagnosis for coding.

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