Medical Administration

The cooperating parties for the ICD-9-CM include which of the following?

The cooperating parties for the ICD-9-CM include which of the following?

The cooperating parties for the ICD-9-CM include which of the following?
 A) AHA, AHIMA, CPC
  B) AMA, AHIMA, CCS, NCHS
  C) AHA, AHIMA, CMS, NCHS
  D) AAS, AHIMA, CMS


(Q. 2) For the following questions, use

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aac387

Diagnostic codes contain a maximum of how many digits?

Diagnostic codes contain a maximum of how many digits?

Diagnostic codes contain a maximum of how many digits?
 A) three
  B) four
  C) five
  D) six


(Q. 2) Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the foll

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rmk280

In CPT, code descriptions with words such as each or single indicate that the code should be listed ...

In CPT, code descriptions with words such as each or single indicate that the code should be listed ...

In CPT, code descriptions with words such as each or single indicate that the code should be listed more than once if necessary.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Q. 2) In CPT, code descriptions indic

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aac387

Acute necrotizing myopathy is reported with code _____. (Fill in the blank)

Acute necrotizing myopathy is reported with code _____. (Fill in the blank)

Acute necrotizing myopathy is reported with code _____.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


(Q. 2) The following is recorded at the time of discharge for a newborn: low birth weight of 625 grams. This would be reported

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aac387

The ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries contains the subterm __________ in alphabetical order, ...

The ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries contains the subterm __________ in alphabetical order, ...

The ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries contains the subterm __________ in alphabetical order, and to assign a code from the list of qualifiers below that word, the physician must document both conditions in the patient's record.
 a. and

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dowsaa123

Care plan oversight services cover the physician's time __________ the complex and ...

Care plan oversight services cover the physician's time __________ the complex and ...

Care plan oversight services cover the physician's time __________ the complex and multidisciplinary care treatment program for a specific patient who is under the care of a domiciliary or rest home or who resides at home.
 a. auditing
  b.

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aac387

The modifier -75 is: (Multiple Choice)

The modifier -75 is: (Multiple Choice)

The modifier -75 is:
 
  a. obsolete.
  b. used for coding separate services on the same day.
  c. rarely used.
  d. the last modifier to use.


(Q. 2) You can find the legend for coding symbols:
 

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Kday

If you were conducting a search on the Internet for information about becoming certified in medical ...

If you were conducting a search on the Internet for information about becoming certified in medical ...

If you were conducting a search on the Internet for information about becoming certified in medical billing/coding, what words would you type in the search engine?
 
  a. Medical
  b. Billing
  c. Medical billing
  d. Certif

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aac387

Physicians describe multiple gestation pregnancies based on all of the following EXCEPT:

Physicians describe multiple gestation pregnancies based on all of the following EXCEPT:

Physicians describe multiple gestation pregnancies based on all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. amnions.
  b. placentas.
  c. chorions.
  d. embryonic membranes.


(Q. 2) If the physician's EDD or gestati

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aac387

Which of the following BEST defines the inpatient hospital category?

Which of the following BEST defines the inpatient hospital category?

Which of the following BEST defines the inpatient hospital category?
 
  A. Any category of E/M services that occur when the patient has been admitted to a hospital setting for the purpose of evaluation and/or treatment
  B. Any cate

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aac387

The Root Operation definition is a combination of the functional objective of the procedure and the: ...

The Root Operation definition is a combination of the functional objective of the procedure and the: ...

The Root Operation definition is a combination of the functional objective of the procedure and the:
 
  A) surgical approach.
  B) Body Part value.
  C) anatomic site.
  D) Body System.


(Q. 2) Which of

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Za_bby97

Which service performed to facilitate an infusion or an injection is bundled with the procedure? ...

Which service performed to facilitate an infusion or an injection is bundled with the procedure? ...

Which service performed to facilitate an infusion or an injection is bundled with the procedure?
 
  A) local anesthesia
  B) starting the IV
  C) access to a port
  D) all of the above


(Q. 2) In the Ta

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aac387

The CMS-1500 claim form is one form used to file workers' compensation claims. (True or false?)

The CMS-1500 claim form is one form used to file workers' compensation claims. (True or false?)

The CMS-1500 claim form is one form used to file workers' compensation claims.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Q. 2) Each state has its own statutes that cover workers' compensation.
 

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werty

Surgical codes may trigger an audit because they are used frequently. (True or false?)

Surgical codes may trigger an audit because they are used frequently. (True or false?)

Surgical codes may trigger an audit because they are used frequently.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Q. 2) The chief complaint is the reason for the encounter.
 
  Indicate whether the

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oksanamad

Which of the following transport ventilators have a battery incorporated into their control circuit? ...

Which of the following transport ventilators have a battery incorporated into their control circuit? ...

Which of the following transport ventilators have a battery incorporated into their control circuit?
 
  I. BioMed Devices Cross Vent 4
  II. CareFusion EnVeTM
  III. Hamilton Medical T1
  IV. Impact Medical 731 Eagle II

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aac387

SIDS can be diagnosed in a child:

SIDS can be diagnosed in a child:

SIDS can be diagnosed in a child
 A) who had a previous chronic illness
  B) who is four years old
  C) before an autopsy is performed
  D) who dies suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep


Q. 2[/

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aac387

Which of the following statements are true concerning the relationship among ACV, PSV, PAV, and ...

Which of the following statements are true concerning the relationship among ACV, PSV, PAV, and ...

Which of the following statements are true concerning the relationship among ACV, PSV, PAV, and airway pressure, respiratory muscle pressure?
 
  A. With ACV, airway pressure and respiratory muscle pressure are proportional.
  B. With

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aac387

A ventilator bundle may include which of the following? 1. Keeping the head of the bed at 30 ...

A ventilator bundle may include which of the following? 1. Keeping the head of the bed at 30 ...

A ventilator bundle may include which of the following?
 
  1. Keeping the head of the bed at 30 degrees from the horizontal.
  2. Changing the ventilator circuits every 48 hours.
  3. Using heated humidifiers whenever possible.

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xojohndoe69

What is the term used to describe the restoration of individuals to the fullest possible medical, ...

What is the term used to describe the restoration of individuals to the fullest possible medical, ...

What is the term used to describe the restoration of individuals to the fullest possible medical, mental, emotional, social, and vocational potential?
 
  a. Disease prevention
  b. Rehabilitation
  c. Intensive care
  d. Ho

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datstragicbro

Partial airway obstruction can result in which of the following? 1. Increased work of breathing 2. ...

Partial airway obstruction can result in which of the following? 1. Increased work of breathing 2. ...

Partial airway obstruction can result in which of the following? 1. Increased work of breathing 2. Air trapping or overdistention 3. Increased expiratory flows 4. Ventilation/perfusion ratio () imbalances
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1, 2

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BradenMaloy10

What term is used to describe a result significantly outside the reference range that may represent ...

What term is used to describe a result significantly outside the reference range that may represent ...

What term is used to describe a result significantly outside the reference range that may represent a pathophysiologic condition?
 
  a. Reference range
  b. Biological reference intervals
  c. Expected value
  d. Critical t

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meganttt

Why does splashing cold water on the skin stimulate ventilation?

Why does splashing cold water on the skin stimulate ventilation?

Why does splashing cold water on the skin stimulate ventilation?
 
  a. It decreases medullary inspiratory activity causing hyperpnea.
  b. Hering-Breuer inflation reflex.
  c. It increases medullary inspiratory activity causing

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Annahindrance

What is the single best indicator of the adequacy or effectiveness of alveolar ventilation?

What is the single best indicator of the adequacy or effectiveness of alveolar ventilation?

What is the single best indicator of the adequacy or effectiveness of alveolar ventilation?
 
  a. PaO2
  b. PAO2
  c. PaCO2
  d. VT


Q. 2  What is ventilation in excess of metabolic ne

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aac387

A patient with an advanced case of TB may have which of the following radiologic findings? 1. ...

A patient with an advanced case of TB may have which of the following radiologic findings? 1. ...

A patient with an advanced case of TB may have which of the following radiologic findings?
 
  1. Bronchial tumors
  2. Hyperlucent lung fields
  3. Retraction of lung segments
  4. Right-sided heart enlargement
  a. 2

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aac387

The recommended therapeutic blood serum range of theophylline for use in the treatment of chronic ...

The recommended therapeutic blood serum range of theophylline for use in the treatment of chronic ...

The recommended therapeutic blood serum range of theophylline for use in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
 
  a. 5 to 10 g/mL.
  b. 10 to 12 g/mL.
  c. 12 to 20 g/mL.
  d. >20 g/mL.

[hr

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Lissapoo12

To code the diagnostic phrase closed fracture of shaft of femur due to fall from ladder, the coder ...

To code the diagnostic phrase closed fracture of shaft of femur due to fall from ladder, the coder ...

To code the diagnostic phrase closed fracture of shaft of femur due to fall from ladder, the coder would first reference which term?
 A) femur
  B) fracture
  C) closed
  D) fall


(Q. 2) The following question

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medes1

Ms. Rhit is a coding specialist at the Valley Endocrinology group practice. She is reviewing the ...

Ms. Rhit is a coding specialist at the Valley Endocrinology group practice. She is reviewing the ...

Ms. Rhit is a coding specialist at the Valley Endocrinology group practice. She is reviewing the following codes that have been selected for the diagnoses listed. For the following questions, if the code given is correct, record correct for your answ

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abbyraelax

John was admitted due to uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus with retinal edema. He also has ...

John was admitted due to uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus with retinal edema. He also has ...

John was admitted due to uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus with retinal edema. He also has thyroiditis. Select the appropriate principal diagnosis.
 A) 245.9
  B) 250.52
  C) 362.07
  D) 249.52


(Q. 2) For

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abbyraelax

It is possible to construct a procedure code from the alphabetic index. (True or false?)

It is possible to construct a procedure code from the alphabetic index. (True or false?)

It is possible to construct a procedure code from the alphabetic index.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Q. 2) Medullary hypoplasia is reported with code _____.
 a. D61.9

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Se7en1

The CMS HCPCS Workgroup maintains __________, permanent national codes, miscellaneous codes, ...

The CMS HCPCS Workgroup maintains __________, permanent national codes, miscellaneous codes, ...

The CMS HCPCS Workgroup maintains __________, permanent national codes, miscellaneous codes, temporary codes, and modifiers.
 a. HCPCS level I codes
  b. HCPCS level II codes
  c. HCPCS level III codes
  d. HCPCS level IV codes[br

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abbyraelax

The UB-04 _________________ the need to send an assignment of benefits to accident and health ...

The UB-04 _________________ the need to send an assignment of benefits to accident and health ...

The UB-04 _________________ the need to send an assignment of benefits to accident and health insurers.
 
  a. eliminates
  b. reinforces
  c. confirms
  d. requires


(Q. 2) The field locator of the UB-0

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abbyraelax

Electronic claims usually have: (Multiple Choice)

Electronic claims usually have: (Multiple Choice)

Electronic claims usually have:
 
  a. the same amount of errors as other claims.
  b. more errors than manual claims.
  c. more errors than handwritten claims.
  d. fewer errors than other claims.


(Q. 2[/b

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amyarango11

What is required to accurately code for the coma scale once ICD-10 codes are used?

What is required to accurately code for the coma scale once ICD-10 codes are used?

What is required to accurately code for the coma scale once ICD-10 codes are used?
 
  a. Specifics from each of the four coma subcategories
  b. Specifics from each of the three coma subcategories
  c. Specifics from each of the

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jamestopranked

Business processes related to ICD-10 may need to change to capture new:

Business processes related to ICD-10 may need to change to capture new:

Business processes related to ICD-10 may need to change to capture new:
 
  a. procedural income.
  b. business guidelines.
  c. HIPAA standards.
  d. None of the above


(Q. 2) A major component of the I

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abbyraelax

The MCP may require an IPA to have a group of providers that cover most services for those members ...

The MCP may require an IPA to have a group of providers that cover most services for those members ...

The MCP may require an IPA to have a group of providers that cover most services for those members choosing the IPA as their:
 
  a. insurance group.
  b. PCP.
  c. fee negotiator.
  d. primary payer.


(Q. 2

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karma_0723

Posterior cord syndromeC6with transient paralysis. Patient fell down a hill several months ago; ...

Posterior cord syndromeC6with transient paralysis. Patient fell down a hill several months ago; ...

Posterior cord syndromeC6with transient paralysis. Patient fell down a hill several months ago; subsequent encounter.
 
  Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses:
   a. S14.146D, R29.5, W17.81XD
   b. S14.156D, R29.5, W

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abbyraelax

Resource-based fee structures consider all of the following factors EXCEPT the: provider's ...

Resource-based fee structures consider all of the following factors EXCEPT the: provider's ...

Resource-based fee structures consider all of the following factors EXCEPT the:
 
  provider's location.
 
  work involved.
 
  overhead (expense) involved.
 
  malpractice risk.


(Q. 2

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geraldmanullang

What appears to be the role of NPPV for the long-term support of patients with severe stable COPD? ...

What appears to be the role of NPPV for the long-term support of patients with severe stable COPD? ...

What appears to be the role of NPPV for the long-term support of patients with severe stable COPD?
 
  A. NPPV does not benefit patients with this condition.
  B. Patients who benefit most from NPPV in this group are those who have gr

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abbyraelax

A patient who just suffered severe closed-head injury and has a high intracranial pressure (ICP) is ...

A patient who just suffered severe closed-head injury and has a high intracranial pressure (ICP) is ...

A patient who just suffered severe closed-head injury and has a high intracranial pressure (ICP) is about to be placed on ventilatory support. Which of the following strategies could help to lower the ICP?
 
  a. Maintain a PaCO2 from 25 t

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abbyraelax

Compared with the nasal route, the advantages of oral intubation include which of the follow-ing? 1. ...

Compared with the nasal route, the advantages of oral intubation include which of the follow-ing? 1. ...

Compared with the nasal route, the advantages of oral intubation include which of the follow-ing? 1. Reduced risk of kinking 2. Less retching and gagging 3. Easier suctioning 4. Less traumatic insertion
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2,

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