ICD-10-CM Coding Procedures: Master Medical Procedure Coding

Question 1

Which element is not typically included in an ICD-10-CM code?

Accepted Answer

Reimbursement amount

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Etiology

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Laterality

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Procedure

Question 2

Which principle is a cornerstone of ICD-10-CM coding?

Accepted Answer

Code to the highest level of specificity possible

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Always use the least specific code available

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Assign only one code regardless of the number of conditions or procedures documented

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Codes should be assigned in alphabetical order

Question 3

What is the primary distinction between a primary and secondary diagnosis code?

Accepted Answer

A primary diagnosis is the main reason for the patient's visit, while a secondary diagnosis is a condition that coexists but is unrelated to the visit.

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A primary diagnosis is the most severe condition, while a secondary diagnosis is less severe.

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There is no difference between a primary and secondary diagnosis code.

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A primary diagnosis is assigned using even numbers, while a secondary diagnosis is assigned using odd numbers.

Question 4

When assigning ICD-10-CM codes for procedures, which guideline is essential to follow?

Accepted Answer

Strictly adhere to the official ICD-10-CM coding manual

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Code only the most severe diagnosis

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Assign codes based solely on the patient's symptoms

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Utilize the same code for all procedures performed during a single patient encounter

Question 5

Which fundamental principle should guide the assignment of ICD-10-CM procedure codes?

Accepted Answer

Use the most specific code available.

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Assign codes based only on the primary diagnosis.

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Use the same code for multiple procedures in an encounter.

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Code procedures in the order they were performed.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a principle for assigning ICD-10-CM codes?

Accepted Answer

Code based on the patient's age

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Code the specific condition

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Sequence codes from left to right

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Use the highest level of specificity

Question 7

Which of the following modifiers indicates that a surgical procedure was performed on the left side of the body?

Accepted Answer

-LT

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-RT

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-BIL

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-UN

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of neoplasm?

Accepted Answer

Abscess

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Carcinoma

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Sarcoma

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Lymphoma

Question 9

When sequencing codes for a patient with multiple diagnoses, which diagnosis should be listed first?

Accepted Answer

The primary reason for the encounter

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The condition that is most severe

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The condition that is most likely to be resolved

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The condition that is most likely to occur again

Question 10

What is the code for a fine needle aspiration biopsy of the lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

88.11

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88.01

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88.21

Question 11

In the ICD-10-CM coding system, which code range represents diseases of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

K00-K95

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C00-D49

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N00-N99

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A00-B99

Question 12

A patient is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.  The physician documents the patient has a history of diabetes mellitus.  Which ICD-10-CM code(s) should be assigned to this encounter?

Accepted Answer

J18.9 - Viral pneumonia, unspecified and E11.9 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

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E11.9 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

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J18.9 - Viral pneumonia, unspecified

Question 13

A patient is diagnosed with acute otitis media.  The physician prescribes antibiotics.  Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned to this encounter?

Accepted Answer

H66.9 - Acute otitis media, unspecified

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H69.0 - Otitis media, unspecified

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H66.0 - Acute otitis media, right ear

Question 14

A patient presents for a routine mammogram.  Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned to this encounter?

Accepted Answer

Z12.31 - Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

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N64.0 - Benign neoplasm of breast

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C50.9 - Malignant neoplasm of breast, unspecified

Question 15

A patient presents with a history of asthma.  The physician prescribes a new inhaler.  Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned to this encounter?

Accepted Answer

J45.9 - Asthma, unspecified

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J45.1 - Mild persistent asthma

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J45.0 - Mild intermittent asthma

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J45.4 - Moderate persistent asthma

Question 16

A patient is diagnosed with a fracture of the left femur following a car accident. Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned for this injury?

Accepted Answer

S72.001A

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S72.101A

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S72.000A

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S72.011A

Question 17

A patient presents with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which ICD-10-CM code accurately reflects this condition?

Accepted Answer

E11.9

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E12.9

Answer

E10.9

Question 18

A patient undergoes a surgical procedure to remove a benign tumor from the left breast. Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

D24.0

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D24.1

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D24.3

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D24.2

Question 19

A patient is seen for a routine annual physical examination. Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned for this encounter?

Accepted Answer

Z00.00

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Z00.20

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Z00.30

Answer

Z00.10

Question 20

A patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which ICD-10-CM code accurately represents this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

N39.0

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N39.1

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N39.2

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N39.3

Question 21

A patient is diagnosed with pneumonia. Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned if the specific type of pneumonia is not documented?

Accepted Answer

J18.9

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J18.0

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J18.2

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J18.1

Question 22

A patient undergoes a routine mammogram. Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Z12.31

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Z12.32

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Z12.33

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Z12.34