AAPC Chapter 4

What is the ICD-10-CM code for DM? a. E11.9 b. Z71.3 c. E09.9 d. E10.9

a. E11.9

What is the ICD-10-CM code for a cough? a. R05.9 b. J41.0 c. R04.2 d. F45.8

a. R05.9

What codes are reported for a patient that is being treated for ESRD and hypertension? a. I12.9, N18.6 b. I12.0, N18.6 c. I11.9, N18.9 d. I12.0, N18.5

b. I12.0, N18.6

What are the correct codes for benign hypertensive heart disease and stage 3a chronic kidney disease? a. I10, I11.9, I12.9, N18.31 b. I13.10, N18.31 c. N18.31, I13.10 d. I13.0, N18.31

b. I13.10, N18.31

What is the ICD-10-CM code for asthma? a. J45 b. J45.909 c. J45.90 d. J45.99

b. J45.909

A 5-year-old receives 5 percent third degree burns on his right hand and also sustained 10 percent second degree burns on his right upper leg after pulling a pot of boiling water from off the stove onto him. Total body surface area that was burned was 15 percent. What are the correct diagnosis codes for this encounter? a. T23.301, T24.211, T31, X12 b. T23.301A, T24.211A, T31.10, X12.XXXA c. T23.301D, T24.211D, T31.10, X12.XXXA d. T23.301A, T24.211A, T31.10

b. T23.301A, T24.211A, T31.10, X12.XXXA

A claim was denied with diagnosis M19.9. What is the reason for the denial? a. The code is correct b. The code requires a 5th character c. A second code is required d. This code cannot be a first-listed diagnosis

b. The code requires a 5th character

Which sections of ICD-10-CM does a biller use to code for a physician's office? a. ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index and Tabular List b. Alphabetic Index only c. Tabular List only d. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

a. ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index and Tabular List

What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient with acute on chronic maxillary sinusitis? a. J01.00, J32.0 b. J01.00 c. J32.0, J01.00 d. J01.01

a. J01.00, J32.0

A patient complains of a severe sore throat, a fever and headache. Based on the results of a rapid strep test the provider determines the patient has strep throat. What ICD-10-CM coding is reported? a. J02.0 b. J02.9, R50.9, R51.9 c. R07.0, R50.9, R51.9 d. J02.0, R50.9, R51.9

a. J02.0

A patient presents with a lump in the lower inner quadrant of her right breast. The provider orders a mammogram. What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for the encounter? a. N63.14 b. C50.919 c. Z12.31 d. Z12.39

a. N63.14

Patient has upper GI (1.0 point)Patient has upper GI endoscopy performed for epigastric abdominal pain, occult blood in feces, and weight loss over the past 2 months to rule out an ulcer. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. R10.13, R19.5, R63.4 b. K25.4 c. K25.9, R10.13, R19.5, R63.4 d. K25.9

a. R10.13, R19.5, R63.4

What is the ICD-10-CM code for GERD? a. K21.00 b. K21.9 c. K22.8 d. P78.83

b. K21.9

Patient is seen for urinary symptoms that include nocturia, hesitancy, frequency, and a weak urinary stream. Exam reveals that the patient has an enlarged prostate. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. N40.1 b. N40.1, R35.1, R39.11, R35.0, R39.12 c. N40.0 d. R35.1, R39.11, R35.0, R39.12

b. N40.1, R35.1, R39.11, R35.0, R39.12

When a patient is admitted for chemotherapy for cancer what code is reported as the first listed diagnosis? a. Z51.12 b. Z51.11 c. C80.1 d. Z51.1

b. Z51.11

How many chapters does ICD-10-CM contain? a. 17 b. 19 c. 22 d. 20

c. 22

A patient who is HIV positive has been showing purplish nodules on the skin on different areas of the body. He is diagnosed with having Kaposi's sarcoma which is a manifestation of having AIDS. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. B20, C46.0, Z21 b. C46.0, Z21 c. B20, C46.0 d. Z21

c. B20, C46.0

In looking at the notes with this code, which statement is TRUE?K67 Disorders of the peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere Code first underlying disease, such as: congenital syphilis (A50.0) helminthiasis (B65.0-B83.9) Excludes1: peritonitis in chlamydia (A74.81) peritonitis in diphtheria (A36.89) peritonitis in gonococcal (A54.85) peritonitis in syphilis (late) (A52.74) peritonitis in tuberculosis (A18.31) a. Code K67 may be a first-listed code b. Code K67 may be coded with code A74.81 c. Code K67 may never be coded with codes A74.81, A36.89, A54.85, A52.74 and A18.31 d. Code K67 is a secondary code with codes A74.81, A36.89 or A52.74 being coded first

c. Code K67 may never be coded with codes A74.81, A36.89, A54.85, A52.74 and A18.31

If a patient has acute diastolic heart failure, what is the main term that is used in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index? a. Heart b. Acute c. Failure d. Diastolic

c. Failure

What should a biller do if the ICD-10-CM instructions indicate " See" or " See Also?" a. Ignore this statement it only used by coders b. Only research the other codes if you do not know what this diagnosis is c. Go to the main term referenced with the "see" note to locate the correct code d. Add all the ICD-10-CM codes indicated to the claim

c. Go to the main term referenced with the "see" note to locate the correct code

A patient is seen in the emergency room for treatment of injuries that occurred from a fall during rock climbing. The patient has a large laceration of the forehead that requires stitches. The patient also suffered some small abrasions and bruises in the area. What code(s) should be selected? a. S01.81XA, S00.81XA, S00.83XA b. S01.90XA c. S01.81XA d. S01.82XA

c. S01.81XA

What is the ICD-10-CM code for the first encounter for a left wrist fracture from a fall? Code the injury only, not the External Cause (the fall). a. S62.10XA b. S62.109A c. S62.102A d. S62.10

c. S62.102A

What general guideline is addressed in I.C.1.a.2.c.? a. Documentation unclear as to whether sepsis or severe sepsis is present on admission b. Other codes for MRSA c. Whether the patient is newly diagnosed d. Code only confirmed cases

c. Whether the patient is newly diagnosed

The patient just turned 50 and is here today for a screening colonoscopy. During the procedure, two polyps are found and removed with a snare technique. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. K63.5, Z12.11 b. K63.5 c. Z12.11, K63.5 d. Z12.11

c. Z12.11, K63.5

Patient is here for symptoms of fever, chills, and productive cough. Chest X-ray shows histoplasmosis pneumonia. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. B39.1, J18.9 b. J18.9, B39.2 c. B39.2 d. B39.0

c. B39.2

Patient is being treated for a metastatic thoracic spinal cord cancer from the lung. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported? a. C34.90, C79.49 b. C34.90, C72.0 c. C79.49, C34.90 d. C72.0, C34.90

c. C79.49, C34.90

Patient presents with difficulty speaking, facial droop, and she is unable to close her left eye. She has no other complaints. She is diagnosed with Bell's palsy. She is prescribed Corticosteroids. She will return in 3 days for follow-up. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. G51.0, R29.810, R47.81 b. P11.3 c. G51.0 d. R29.810, R47.81

c. G51.0

OB patient at 36 weeks presents with mild headache and leg edema. Her UA shows protein. She is diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and admitted for observation. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. O14.13, Z3A.36 b. R51.9, R60.9 c. O14.93, Z3A.36 d. O14.93

c. O14.93, Z3A.36

What is the ICD-10-CM code for fever? a. R50 b. P81.9 c. R50.9 d. R50.83

c. R50.9

A patient has a burn that the provider notates as non-healing. How should this be coded? a. Code as a late effect burn b. Code as an infected burn c. Code as a corrosion burn d. Code as an acute burn

d. Code as an acute burn

What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient with type 1 diabetic neuropathy? a. E11.40 b. E90.40 c. E10.9, G62.9 d. E10.40

d. E10.40

A patient was seen for a left ear infection. The provider diagnosed the patient with Swimmer's Ear in the left ear. The biller received a denial from XYZ Insurance Company stating H60.33 is an invalid diagnosis code. Why is this an invalid code? a. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.339 b. H60.33 represents a procedure instead of a diagnosis c. H60.33 is not an invalid diagnosis code d. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332

d. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332

A 3 year-old is seen for ear infections in both of his ears. The provider's assessment indicates that the infection is worse in the child's right ear. What ICD-10-CM code(s) should be assigned? a. H66.91, H66.92 b. H66.90 c. H66.92, H66.91 d. H66.93

d. H66.93

A patient is seen for a cough, chest congestion, and a headache. The provider documents a URI. What ICD-10-CM coding is reported? a. R05.9, R09.89, R51.9, J98.8 b. R05.9, R09.89, R51.9 c. J98.8 d. J06.9

d. J06.9

A patient is brought to the ED with seizures. After the ED physician examines the patient and reviews the lab work, he determines the seizures are due to alcohol abuse. Patient does not have a history of having seizures. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. R56.9, F10.288 b. G40.919 c. G40.909 d. R56.9, F10.188

d. R56.9, F10.188

Mrs. Baker was given Clonidine for her hypertension. She is only supposed to take one tablet in the morning. She mistakenly took two tablets and is now feeling dizzy and nauseated. She is told by her primary care physician to go to the ED and he will meet her there. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. T46.5X5A, R42, R11.0 b. R42, R11.0, T46.5X1A c. T46.5X1A d. T46.5X1A, R42, R11.0

d. T46.5X1A, R42, R11.0

Which statement is TRUE regarding the ICD-10-CM codebook? a. Every code requires seven characters. b. The External Cause of Injuries Index is the first index found in the ICD-10-CM codebook. c. An ICD-10-CM code can be reported directly from the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index. d. The abbreviation that indicates a provider has documented a specific diagnosis but there is not a code for that specificity is NEC.

d. The abbreviation that indicates a provider has documented a specific diagnosis but there is not a code for that specificity is NEC.

In looking at the following listing in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, what coding is for curvature of the spine due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Curvature spine (acquired) (angular) (idiopathic) (incorrect) (postural) --see Dorsopathy, deforming congenital Q67.5 due to or associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (see also subcategory M49.8) G60.0 a. Only one code is required G60.0 b. Two codes are required with code from subcategory M49.8 coded first c. Two codes are required and it does not matter which one is coded first d. Two codes may be required; double check the Tabular List to be sure both codes are accurate and determine which to code first.

d. Two codes may be required; double check the Tabular List to be sure both codes are accurate and determine which to code first.

Which ICD-10-CM must be listed first on a claim? a. Z87.892 b. Z98.870 c. Z65.0 d. Z51.0

d. Z51.0

A 30-year-old female s (1.0 point)A 30-year-old female suffers from menstrual migraines. She is in the ED because the medication has not relieved the migraine. What ICD-10-CM code is reported? a. G43.919 b. G43.829 c. G43.909 d. G43.839

d. G43.839

What is the ICD-10-CM code for essential HTN? a. I15.9 b. I11.9 c. I15 d. I10

d. I10

Patient is in the observation room with an impending CVA. The test results come back with the patient having a CVA and is admitted to the hospital. What ICD-10-CM code is reported? a. Z03.89 b. I67.9 c. I63.8 d. I63.9

d. I63.9

The patient is being treated for acute-on-chronic pansinusitis. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. J32.4 b. J32.4, J01.40 c. J01.40 d. J01.40, J32.4

d. J01.40, J32.4

What is the ICD-10-CM code for a headache? a. G44.209 b. G44.89 c. G44.1 d. R51.9

d. R51.9

The patient's dense breast tissue made the screening mammogram unreadable, and she is here today for a breast ultrasound. Her mother and aunt both have a history of breast cancer. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported for breast ultrasound? a. N63.0, R92.2, Z85.3 b. Z12.39, R92.2, Z85.3 c. N63.0, Z80.3 d. Z12.39, R92.2, Z80.3

d. Z12.39, R92.2, Z80.3