When the same condition is described as both acute (or subacute) and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the ICD-10-CM index at the same indentation level, __________.
a. assign codes for both, and list the chronic condition first
b. code both, and sequence the acute (or subacute) code first
c. generate a physician query to ask which condition is coded
d. report a code for the acute (or subacute) condition only
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Q. 2) For urinary incontinence and congenital ureterocele, report ICD-10-CM code(s) __________.
a. Q62.31
b. Q62.31, R32
c. R32
d. R32, Q62.31
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Q. 3) For the diagnosis rheumatic pneumonia, report ICD-10-CM code(s) __________.
a. I00
b. I00, J17
c. J17
d. J17, I00
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Q. 4) For diagnosis trigonitis due to Escherichia coli, report ICD-10-CM code(s) __________.
a. B96.20
b. B95.20, N30.30
c. N30.30
d. N30.30, B96.20
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Q. 5) The code, if applicable, any causal condition first note in the ICD-10-CM tabular lists indicates that this code may be assigned as a first-listed or principal diagnosis when the causal condition is unknown or not applicable. When the causal condition is known, the code for that condition should be reported as the __________ diagnosis.
a. comorbidity
b. manifestation
c. principal
d. qualified
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Q. 6) When a code first note is present in the ICD-10-CM tabular list and an underlying condition is documented in the patient record, the __________.
a. combination code is assigned
b. excludes1 note is followed
c. manifestation code is principal
d. underlying condition is reported first
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Q. 7) Which type of note is usually found below the infectious disease code in the ICD-10-CM tabular list, indicating the need to report the organism code as a secondary code?
a. code also
b. cross reference
c. excludes1
d. use additional code
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Q. 8) Two codes are reported to completely describe a single condition that affects multiple body systems when the __________ coding convention is followed.
a. combination code
b. etiology and manifestation
c. excludes1 or excludes2
d. sequela (late effects)
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Q. 9) The patient is treated for diabetes mellitus controlled by medication and, during the same encounter, he tells the physician that he has been experiencing severe indigestion. The physician discussed possible reasons for indigestion with the patient, who admitted to having eaten a lot of spicy foods in the past month. The patient is unwilling to take over-the-counter or prescription medications for the indigestion, and the physician suggested alternative solutions. The physician also instructed the patient to return in two weeks for follow-up of the indigestion. To completely code this case, assign ICD-10-CM code(s) for __________.
a. diabetes mellitus
b. diabetes mellitus, chest pain
c. diabetes mellitus, indigestion
d. indigestion
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Q. 10) Conditions that are not considered an integral part of a disease process __________.
a. are not coded when documented
b. have modifiers added to them
c. result in a physician query
d. should be coded when present
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