Question 1

To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), you will look in which series?
A) 580-629
B) 630-679
C) 760-799
D) 800-999
E) V01-V83

Accepted Answer

The ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) falls under the series 580-629, which covers diseases of the genitourinary system, including conditions related to the prostate.

Question 2

How many E codes can be used with a single diagnosis code?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 5
D) 7
E) As many as necessary

Accepted Answer

E codes, which are used to classify external causes of injuries and poisoning, can be used as many as necessary to fully describe the external cause, place of occurrence, and the intent of the injury or poisoning associated with a single diagnosis code.

Question 3

Which appendix in ICD-9 contains a list of the 3-digit categories for occupational hazards divided into subcategories?
A) Appendix A
B) Appendix B
C) Appendix C
D) Appendix D
E) Appendix E

Accepted Answer

Appendix E in ICD-9 contains a list of the 3-digit categories for occupational hazards divided into subcategories. This appendix is specifically designed to help in the classification and coding of occupational hazards.

Question 4

A condition that is of sudden onset or that suddenly becomes much worse is considered a(n) ____.
A) chronic condition
B) subchronic condition
C) acute condition
D) intermittent condition
E) erratic condition

Accepted Answer

An acute condition is one that starts suddenly or becomes significantly worse in a short period of time, distinguishing it from chronic conditions that develop or persist over a longer duration.

Question 5

Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?
A) The retinopathy is coded first, followed by the diabetes.
B) The diabetes is coded first, followed by the retinopathy.
C) Only the diabetes should be coded.
D) Only the retinopathy should be coded.
E) The symptoms of blurry vision and pain should be coded.

Accepted Answer

In medical coding, conditions that are a consequence of another disease (such as diabetic retinopathy being a consequence of diabetes) are typically coded with the primary condition (diabetes) first, followed by the secondary condition (retinopathy) to accurately reflect the causal relationship.

Question 6

A condition that is long-standing is considered a(n) ____.
A) chronic condition
B) subchronic condition
C) acute condition
D) intermittent condition
E) erratic condition

Accepted Answer

Chronic conditions are those that are long-standing and persistent over time, as opposed to acute conditions which are sudden and severe but short-lived.

Question 7

In ICD-9, with which of the following code ranges can E codes be used?
A) 001-V84.4
B) 001-289
C) 280-459
D) 390-459
E) 710-V84.4

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ICD-9, with which of the following...

Question 8

Phillip is in the office today for a pre-employment physical that includes a drug test. In which ICD-9 series will you locate the code for this?
A) 390-459
B) 460-519
C) 760-779
D) 800-999
E) V01-V83

Accepted Answer

Pre-employment physicals, including drug testing, are coded under the ICD-9 V codes series (V01-V83), which are used for health services encounters that are not due to illness or injury.

Question 9

Which of these is used only in the hospital inpatient setting?
A) CPT codes
B) HCPCS codes
C) ICD-10-CM
D) ICD-10-PCS
E) ICD-9-CM Volume I

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is used exclusively in the hospital inpatient setting for coding procedures, unlike the other options which have broader applications in both inpatient and outpatient settings or are outdated (like ICD-9-CM).

Question 10

A code in which two diagnoses are included in one code is known as a(n) ____.
A) preliminary code
B) mixed code
C) multiple code
D) dual code
E) combination code

Accepted Answer

Combination codes are used in medical coding to represent two diagnoses or a diagnosis with an associated secondary process (like complications) in a single code.

Question 11

Teresa is being seen today in the urgent care center after spilling a pot of boiling water over her stomach and legs, which resulted in second-degree burns. In which ICD-10 series will you locate the code for her treatment?
A) C00-D49
B) G00-G99
C) L00-L99
D) S00-T88
E) V01-Y99

Accepted Answer

The ICD-10 series S00-T88 is designated for injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes, which includes burns. Second-degree burns are classified as injuries, thus they are coded within this range.

Question 12

Mrs. Evans has brought her child in for surgery to correct a cleft palate. Which code range in ICD-10 applies to this procedure?
A) A00-B99
B) D50-D89
C) Q00-Q99
D) V01-Y99
E) Z00-Z99

Accepted Answer

Cleft palate is classified as a congenital anomaly, which falls under the ICD-10 code range Q00-Q99.

Question 13

The purpose of the appendixes of the ICD-9 manual is to ____.
A) provide helpful research and technical information
B) specify the V codes and E codes
C) describe congenital defects in more detail
D) supplement listings in the Alphabetic Index
E) provide helpful hints for code linkage

Accepted Answer

The appendixes of the ICD-9 manual are intended to provide helpful research and technical information, offering additional context and details that support the main content of the manual.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not true about E codes?
A) They are generally used only for the initial treatment of an acute illness or injury.
B) All accidents involving motor vehicles require an E code describing the vehicle.
C) E codes are always the primary or first diagnosis listed.
D) E codes associated with poisonings can be found in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals.
E) Burns require an E code to describe how the burn occurred.

Accepted Answer

E codes, which are used in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system, are supplementary codes that provide additional information about how an injury or illness occurred. They are not used as the primary or first diagnosis but rather to complement the main diagnosis by describing the external cause.

Question 15

Barry is a healthy 32-year-old established patient who has come in for his annual physical exam. When asked if he has any current problems or complaints, he says no. The ICD-9 code for his visit will be found in which of the following code ranges?
A) 290-319
B) 460-519
C) 760-779
D) V01-V83
E) E800-E999

Accepted Answer

The ICD-9 code for an annual physical exam where the patient has no current problems or complaints falls under the category of V codes (V01-V83), which are used for encounters for circumstances other than a disease or injury, such as a person with a live-born infant or a healthy individual receiving a medical service.

Question 16

About how many codes does the ICD-10-CM contain?
A) 14,200
B) 38,700
C) 56,900
D) 62,400
E) 68,000

Accepted Answer

The ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) contains approximately 68,000 codes.

Question 17

To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), you will look in which series?
A) A00-B99
B) E00-E89
C) H00-H59
D) N00-N99
E) Q00-Q99

Accepted Answer

The ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) would be found in the N00-N99 series, as this series covers diseases of the genitourinary system, which includes conditions related to the prostate.

Question 18

An easy way to remember when an E code is required is ____.
A) by noting "see" by a diagnosis code
B) if the diagnosis makes you ask "How did that happen?"
C) if the diagnosis makes you ask "Why did that occur?"
D) by checking for any modifiers to the diagnosis
E) when the patient does not have an illness or injury

Accepted Answer

E codes are used in the ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding system to provide additional context about how an injury or health condition occurred. When a diagnosis prompts the question "How did that happen?" it indicates the need for an E code to describe the external cause of the injury or condition.

Question 19

Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ____.
A) significant procedures performed
B) principal diagnosis
C) secondary diagnoses
D) length of hospital stay
E) age, sex, and discharge status of the patient

Accepted Answer

DRGs are used to classify hospital cases into groups that are expected to have similar hospital resource use, based on factors like the principal and secondary diagnoses, significant procedures performed, and patient demographics such as age, sex, and discharge status. They do not consider the length of the hospital stay directly, as the system is designed to incentivize efficient use of resources.

Question 20

The "extra" codes in ICD-9 that tell the third-party payer how an illness or injury came about are known as ____.
A) Dx codes
B) V codes
C) E codes
D) E/M codes
E) DRG codes

Accepted Answer

E codes in ICD-9 are used to classify external causes of injuries and illnesses, such as how an injury occurred, the intent (accidental or intentional), and the place where the event happened.

Quiz 18: Diagnostic Coding

To find the ICD-9 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

How many E codes can be used with a single diagnosis code?

Which appendix in ICD-9 contains a list of the 3-digit categories for occupational hazards divided into subcategories?

A condition that is of sudden onset or that suddenly becomes much worse is considered a(n) ____.

Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?

A condition that is long-standing is considered a(n) ____.

In ICD-9, with which of the following code ranges can E codes be used?

Phillip is in the office today for a pre-employment physical that includes a drug test. In which ICD-9 series will you locate the code for this?

Which of these is used only in the hospital inpatient setting?

A code in which two diagnoses are included in one code is known as a(n) ____.

Teresa is being seen today in the urgent care center after spilling a pot of boiling water over her stomach and legs, which resulted in second-degree burns. In which ICD-10 series will you locate the code for her treatment?

Mrs. Evans has brought her child in for surgery to correct a cleft palate. Which code range in ICD-10 applies to this procedure?

The purpose of the appendixes of the ICD-9 manual is to ____.

Which of the following statements is not true about E codes?

Barry is a healthy 32-year-old established patient who has come in for his annual physical exam. When asked if he has any current problems or complaints, he says no. The ICD-9 code for his visit will be found in which of the following code ranges?

About how many codes does the ICD-10-CM contain?

To find the ICD-10 code for anesthesia for surgery to correct a benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) , you will look in which series?

An easy way to remember when an E code is required is ____.

Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ____.

The "extra" codes in ICD-9 that tell the third-party payer how an illness or injury came about are known as ____.