quiz week 1

Question 1

1. Fluid overload is a sign that is integral to congestive heart failure. It should not be coded separately.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 2

1. A sore throat is considered a symptomless disease.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 3

1. A common coding guideline includes both the alphabetic index and the tabular list when locating and assigning a code.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 4

1. A departure from the previous 100 years of disease classification that uses 3-7 digit alphanumeric codes is called

    

   ICD-11

    

   ICD alphanumeric 6

    

   ICD-10

    

   ICD-9.20

    

   Mortality classification

5 points  

Question 5

1. According to the CMS there are 3 main types of physical examinations that can be performed by your doctor.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 6

1. Rules for diagnosis coding consist of:

    

   conventions and general coding guidelines

    

   selection of principal diagnosis for inpatients

    

   reporting additional diagnoses for inpatients

    

   reporting guidelines for outpatient services

    

   all of the above

5 points  

Question 7

1. Supplementary V codes provide a way to identify how and where an injury or accident happened.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 8

1. A doctor can make a diagnosis based on symptoms.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 9

1. Sanitation and hygiene were the two greatest contributors to the spread of the Black Death.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 10

1. Some of the information obtained during the physical exam is noted solely by observation.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 11

1. The Bertillon classification was the first standard system implemented internationally.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 12

1. In 1986 new codes were assigned for AIDS and HIV.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 13

1. It is fine to use multiple codes even if a combination code describing all elements exists.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 14

1. Z codes are used

    

   to verify services

    

   in situations where health services are utilized by a person who does not have an illness or injury

    

   only when someone receives a vaccination

    

   in situations where a person has a terminal illness

    

   none of the above

5 points  

Question 15

1. The principal diagnosis:

    

   is the chief reason for the admission of the hospital for care

    

   refers to inpatients only

    

   refers to outpatients only

    

   1 and 2

    

   none of the above

5 points  

Question 16

1. The first-listed diagnosis refers to the condition, problem, or reason for an outpatient visit/encounter that is shown to be chiefly responsible for provided services.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 17

1. The rules for diagnosis coding in the US are developed and approved by the ________________      ____________ for ICD-9-CM.

5 points  

Question 18

1. Medical coding can best be described as a two-step process.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 19

1. William Farr is best known for inventing the Cullen disease classification.

   True

   False

5 points  

Question 20

1. When coding, it is not necessary to use both the alphabetic index and the tabular list when locating and assigning a code.

   True

   False