Question 1

When a patient is unable to respond to people or to other stimuli,he or she is considered to have ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a patient is unable to respond...

Question 2

In ICD-10-CM,complications of a fracture such as malunion or nonunion are reported with seventh character extensions for subsequent care with nonunion or malunion.

Accepted Answer

Complications of a fracture such as malunion or nonunion are reported with seventh character extensions for subsequent care with nonunion or malunion in ICD-10-CM.

Question 3

Spinal cord injuries tend to occur where the spine is most flexible.

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord injuries tend to occur in areas where the spine is most flexible, such as the neck (cervical spine) and lower back (lumbar spine). These areas are more vulnerable to injury and can result in damage to the spinal cord, which can lead to paralysis or other serious complications.

Question 4

Small piece of grass from mowing lawn at a single-family house stuck on right cornea.Grass was removed.Assign injury and procedure codes only.
A)T15.01xD,08C8XZZ
B)T15.01xA,08C8XZZ
C)T15.02xA,08C9XZZ
D)T15.02XD,08C9XZZ

Accepted Answer

The injury code should be for the location of the injury, which is the right cornea (T15.01x). The "x" placeholder indicates that the specific level of the location is not noted. The activity of mowing the lawn can be considered as an external cause (cause code) and can be represented by the seventh character "A", which indicates the initial encounter. The procedure code should be for the removal of the foreign body from the cornea (08C8XZZ), which involves the eye and adnexa body system (08) and the physical removal of a non-organic object (C8) using a non-invasive method (X) with no device involved (ZZ).

Question 5

ICD-10-CM guidelines state that if the intent of an injury is unknown or unspecified,code the intent as accidental.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct statement according to ICD-10-CM guidelines.

Question 6

A(n) ____________________ fracture causes injury to the surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ fracture causes injury to the...

Question 7

An injury to the brain that results from a significant blow to the head is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An injury to the brain that results...

Question 8

The patient sustained a contusion and severe sprain of left ankle after falling into a hole while hiking in the mountains while on vacation.
A)S93.401D,W17.2xxD,Y92.828
B)S93.401A,W17.2xxD,Y92.828,Y93.01,Y99.8
C)S93.402D,W17.2xxD,Y92.828,Y93.01,Y99.8
D)S93.402A,W17.2xxA,Y92.828,Y93.01,Y99.8

Accepted Answer

The answer of The patient sustained a contusion and severe...

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ is a partial or completed dislocation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a partial or completed...

Question 10

When the primary injury is to the blood vessels or nerves,that injury should be sequenced first.

Accepted Answer

When sequencing injuries, the primary injury should always be sequenced first. In cases where the primary injury is to the blood vessels or nerves, that injury should be sequenced before any secondary injuries. This helps to ensure that the medical record accurately captures the severity and nature of the injuries sustained.

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ is a break in a bone that occurs because of underlying disorders that weaken the bone,including malignancy,benign bone tumors,metabolic disorders,infection,and osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a break in a...

Question 12

In ICD-10-CM,if a fracture is not specified,it is coded to nondisplaced.

Accepted Answer

If a fracture is not specified as displaced or nondisplaced in ICD-10-CM, it is coded as displaced unless the coding guidelines specifically state otherwise.

Question 13

When coding injuries,assign separate codes for each injury unless a combination code is provided.

Accepted Answer

This is correct coding practice according to ICD-10-CM guidelines. Each injury should be assigned a separate code, unless a combination code is provided that specifically includes both injuries.

Question 14

In ICD-10-CM,if a fracture is not specified,it is coded to displaced.

Accepted Answer

In ICD-10-CM, if the type of fracture (displaced or non-displaced) is not specified, it should be coded as displaced.

Question 15

A closed fracture occurs when the bone exits and is visible through the skin or when a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin.

Accepted Answer

A closed fracture, also known as a simple fracture, is when the bone breaks but the skin remains intact. An open fracture, on the other hand, is when the bone exits and is visible through the skin or when a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin.

Question 16

An open fracture occurs when the bone is broken but the skin remains intact.

Accepted Answer

An open fracture occurs when the bone is broken and the skin is also damaged, resulting in the bone being visible through the wound.

Question 17

A break in a bone is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A break in a bone is called...

Question 18

When air or gas bubbles get into the bloodstream,this is called a(n) ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When air or gas bubbles get into...

Question 19

Laceration on nose due to being hit in nose by surfboard while vacationing at the beach.Laceration of the skin was repaired.
A)S01.21xD,W21.89xA,Y92.832,Y93.18,0HQ1XZZ
B)S01.21xA,W21.89xA,Y92.832,Y93.18,Y99.8,0HQ1XZZ
C)S01.22xA,W21.89xA,Y92.832,Y99.8,0HQ1XZZ
D)S01.22xD,W21.89xA,0HQ1XZZ

Accepted Answer

- S01.21xA: This code represents the laceration of the nose
- W21.89xA: This code represents the external cause of injury, being hit by a surfboard
- Y92.832: This code represents the location where the injury occurred, which is the beach or shore
- Y93.18: This code represents the activity at the time of the injury, which is swimming or diving
- Y99.8: This code represents the type of place where the injury occurred, which is a beach or other coastal area
- 0HQ1XZZ: This code represents the repair of the laceration.

Question 20

In ICD-10-CM,there are more Instructional notes for the coder to also code any associated injuries.

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM includes instructional notes to encourage coders to report any associated injuries or conditions along with the primary diagnosis code.

Quiz 23: Injuries and Certain Other Consequences of External Cases and External Causes of Morbidity