When coding, compare modifiers listed in the diagnostic section with:
a. the diagnosis.
b. clarifying terms within the main diagnostic term.
c. the procedure.
d. the Physician Notes.
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Q. 2) Examples provided in conjunction with the diagnosis are meant to:
a. guide the biller to the accurate diagnosis.
b. confirm the exclusions to the diagnosis.
c. explain nuances to coding the diagnosis.
d. None of the above
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Q. 3) If several conditions co-exist equally with other diagnoses causing the encounter, the provider:
a. chooses which to list first.
b. bills separately for each diagnosis.
c. lists the most costly treatment diagnosis first.
d. asks the patient to determine which diagnosis is primary.
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Q. 4) When a diagnostic listing includes see also ____, the coder should:
a. ignore the see also.
b. cross reference the see also to ensure you the listing is correct.
c. verify the see also during the tabular check.
d. use the see also versus the listing originally found.
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Q. 5) The last piece of coding is the:
a. disease.
b. condition.
c. specific condition.
d. manifestation.
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Q. 6) If the postoperative diagnosis is known at the time of billing a claim, which of the following diagnoses should be listed first?
a. Reason for the surgery diagnosis
b. Postoperative diagnosis
c. Underlying condition related to the reason for surgery
d. V codes for the surgical procedure
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Q. 7) When a patient is seen for ancillary diagnostic services only, which type of codes are used?
a. Medicine
b. V codes
c. E/M codes
d. Laboratory codes
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Q. 8) If a V code is listed first for an ancillary diagnostic services, what is listed as the second diagnosis?
a. The underlying condition causing the need for diagnostic services
b. The diagnosis determined by the diagnostic service
c. Chronic conditions
d. Acute conditions
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Q. 9) Use of codes for chronic conditions are allowed:
a. only on first diagnosis.
b. as often as necessary when encounters occur.
c. only when hospitalized.
d. only when medication is prescribed.
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Q. 10) To accurately code using the ICD-9-CM manual the medical biller should:
a. read the introduction.
b. double check the code.
c. understand the coding and symbols of the publisher.
d. All of the above
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