Question 1

Logan fractured his ankle when he fell off a ladder this morning at work. Logan works at the local paint factory. The x-ray shows a non-displaced bimalleolar fracture of his right lower leg. What code(s) should you report?
A) S82.844A
B) S82.844A, W11.XXXA
C) S82.844A, W11.XXXA, Y92.63, Y99.0
D) S82.844D, W11, Y92.63, Y99.1

Accepted Answer

C) S82.844A, W11.XXXA, Y92.63, Y99.0 - This set of codes correctly identifies the non-displaced bimalleolar fracture of the right lower leg (S82.844A), the incident occurring as a result of a fall from a ladder (W11.XXXA), the location of the incident being a manufacturing facility (Y92.63), and the activity at the time of the incident being work-related (Y99.0).

Question 2

External cause codes explain:
A) how a patient became injured.
B) where an injury occurred.
C) what the physician did for the patient.
D) how a patient was injured and where an injury occurred.

Accepted Answer

External cause codes are used to provide additional information about how and where an injury or health condition occurred.

Question 3

What is the correct external cause code for a patient who fell out of a stationary wheelchair, initial encounter?
A) W05.0XXA
B) W05.1XXA
C) W05.2XXA
D) W07.XXXA

Accepted Answer

The external cause code for a fall from a wheelchair is W05.0XX, and the "A" at the end designates that this is the initial encounter for the injury.

Question 4

Dr. Peterie examines Thomas because he has a family history of colon cancer. You should look this up in the Alphabetic Index under what key terms?
A) Cancer, colon
B) Neoplasm, colon, malignant
C) History, family, malignancy, colon
D) Malignancy, colon, history

Accepted Answer

The correct term to look up in the Alphabetic Index for coding purposes is "History, family, malignancy, colon" because it directly addresses the reason for the examination, which is the family history of colon cancer, rather than the presence of cancer or a neoplasm itself.

Question 5

Katrina is being seen after coming in contact with a friend who has German measles. How is this coded?
A) Z20.4
B) Z20.5
C) Z20.6
D) Z20.7

Accepted Answer

Z20.4 is the correct code for exposure to rubella, which is also known as German measles.

Question 6

Which of the following codes is used to report a patient who has dysphasia following a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage?
A) I69.121
B) I69.321
C) I69.821
D) I69.991

Accepted Answer

I69.121 is the correct code for dysphasia following a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.

Question 7

Alicia is diagnosed with acute myocarditis due to Streptococcus. This is coded with which of the following codes?
A) I40.9
B) I01.2
C) I40.8
D) A54.83

Accepted Answer

Acute myocarditis due to streptococcus is specifically classified as I01.2 in the ICD-10-CM coding system. The other options are not specific to streptococcus-induced myocarditis or are not applicable to this diagnosis.

Question 8

External cause codes may never be reported as:
A) a principal or first-listed diagnosis.
B) the only diagnosis code.
C) the principal diagnosis or be the only diagnosis code.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

External cause codes are intended to provide data for injury research and evaluation of injury prevention strategies. They are not meant to stand alone as a principal diagnosis or be the only diagnosis code, as they do not describe a disease or injury, but rather the cause or circumstance of the disease or injury.

Question 9

Matthew came to see Dr. Lindsay complaining of fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Matthew is diagnosed with influenza with gastrointestinal manifestations. This will be coded with which of the following codes?
A) J11.1
B) J10.2
C) J11.2
D) J09.X3

Accepted Answer

The given symptoms of fever, diarrhea, and vomiting suggest that Matthew is suffering from influenza with gastrointestinal manifestations. The code for this condition is J11.2, which is specific to influenza virus types A and B. Option A (J11.1) is for influenza virus type A only, while option B (J10.2) is for influenza virus with other complications. Option D (J09.X3) is a code for the flu vaccine. Therefore, the correct code for Matthew's condition is J11.2.

Question 10

Geena brings in her one-month-old baby for her well-baby visit. After the completed examination, the doctor tells Geena her baby is doing fine. What is the correct code assigned?
A) Z00.12
B) Z00.121
C) Z00.129
D) Z00.111

Accepted Answer

Z00.129 is the correct code for a routine child health examination without abnormal findings, which fits the scenario described.

Question 11

An infection is an example of a(n):
A) symptom.
B) eponym.
C) procedure.
D) condition.

Accepted Answer

An infection is a type of medical condition in which harmful microorganisms invade the body and cause harm. Symptoms are specific indications of a disease or medical condition, eponyms are names of diseases named after people, and procedures are medical interventions that are undertaken to diagnose or treat a medical condition.

Question 12

What seventh character is used to identify a condition as a sequela?
A) A
B) C
C) S
D) X

Accepted Answer

The seventh character "S" is used to indicate a sequela, which is a condition resulting from a prior injury or disease. It is used in ICD-10-CM coding to provide additional information about the patient's condition and the cause of their current medical issue. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) are assigned to other types of conditions or circumstances (such as initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or encounter for external cause), and are not applicable for identifying a sequela.

Question 13

Diagnosis codes explain:
A) why the patient came to see the health care provider.
B) what the physician did for the patient.
C) how the patient became ill.
D) where the patient lives.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis codes explain why the patient came to see the health care provider.

Question 14

Mark broke his left arm after he fell into an empty swimming pool, initial encounter. What is the correct external cause code that should be assigned?
A) W17.2XXA
B) W17.3XXA
C) W17.2XXD
D) W17.2XXD.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mark broke his left arm after he...

Question 15

What is the correct code for a patient being seen for high-risk bisexual behavior?
A) Z72.5
B) Z72.51
C) Z72.52
D) Z72.53

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the correct code for a...

Question 16

What is the correct external cause code for a patient who was bitten by a squirrel, initial encounter?
A) W53.01XA
B) W53.11XA
C) W53.21XA
D) W53.81XA

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the correct external cause code...

Question 17

Which of the following external cause codes is used to identify that the place of occurrence of an injury was in the garden of a single-family home?
A) Y92.012
B) Y92.010
C) Y92.011
D) Y92.017

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following external cause codes...

Question 18

What is the correct code for a patient being seen for a pre-employment examination?
A) Z02.0
B) Z02.1
C) Z02.3
D) Z02.71

Accepted Answer

According to the ICD-10-CM guidelines, code Z02.1 should be used to report a medical examination for employment purposes.

Question 19

When coding a late effect from a pregnancy-related condition, how long is the postpartum period?
A) Immediately after delivery
B) 2 weeks
C) 4 weeks
D) 6 weeks

Accepted Answer

The postpartum period is defined as the six-week period following delivery, making option D the correct choice. This is the typical timeframe used when coding for late effects from pregnancy-related conditions.

Question 20

Roseanne is diagnosed with rat-bite fever. This is coded with which of the following codes?
A) A25.0
B) A25.1
C) A25.9
D) D44.3

Accepted Answer

The answer of Roseanne is diagnosed with rat-bite fever. This...

Quiz 2: Introduction to ICD-10-CM

Logan fractured his ankle when he fell off a ladder this morning at work. Logan works at the local paint factory. The x-ray shows a non-displaced bimalleolar fracture of his right lower leg. What code(s) should you report?

External cause codes explain:

What is the correct external cause code for a patient who fell out of a stationary wheelchair, initial encounter?

Dr. Peterie examines Thomas because he has a family history of colon cancer. You should look this up in the Alphabetic Index under what key terms?

Katrina is being seen after coming in contact with a friend who has German measles. How is this coded?

Which of the following codes is used to report a patient who has dysphasia following a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage?

Alicia is diagnosed with acute myocarditis due to Streptococcus. This is coded with which of the following codes?

External cause codes may never be reported as:

Matthew came to see Dr. Lindsay complaining of fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Matthew is diagnosed with influenza with gastrointestinal manifestations. This will be coded with which of the following codes?

Geena brings in her one-month-old baby for her well-baby visit. After the completed examination, the doctor tells Geena her baby is doing fine. What is the correct code assigned?

An infection is an example of a(n) :

What seventh character is used to identify a condition as a sequela?

Diagnosis codes explain:

Mark broke his left arm after he fell into an empty swimming pool, initial encounter. What is the correct external cause code that should be assigned?

What is the correct code for a patient being seen for high-risk bisexual behavior?

What is the correct external cause code for a patient who was bitten by a squirrel, initial encounter?

Which of the following external cause codes is used to identify that the place of occurrence of an injury was in the garden of a single-family home?

What is the correct code for a patient being seen for a pre-employment examination?

When coding a late effect from a pregnancy-related condition, how long is the postpartum period?

Roseanne is diagnosed with rat-bite fever. This is coded with which of the following codes?