FINAL EXAM FOR ICD-10-CM CODING | 2026
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which is true about icd-10-cm codes? - ANSWERS-The first character is
always alphabetic, the 2nd characters always numeric.
What should the coder do when there are diagnoses that relate to an earlier
episode but have no bearing on the current (inpatient) Hospital stay -
ANSWERS-Do not code the diagnosis
The first step in assigning icd-10-cm diagnosis codes is to reach the tabular
list by the condition - ANSWERS-False
Icd-10-cm chapter 9 is - ANSWERS-Diseases of the circulatory system
What is the first subterm a coder encounters when looking up the main term
genu - ANSWERS-Congenital
The myocardium - ANSWERS-Contracts to pump blood
The most common cause of an MI is - ANSWERS-Blockage of a coronary
artery by plaque
An MI that extends through the entire thickness of the heart muscle is a -
ANSWERS-Transmural MI give me a heart attack
An MI that affects only a small portion of the heart wall is a - ANSWERS-
Subendocardial MI
, An AMI that occurred within the past four weeks is also referred to as a _____
MI - ANSWERS-Current
Which section of the OGCR reflects any new and updated conventions? -
ANSWERS-Section I. A
The four cooperating parties are part of the Federal inter-departmental
committee known as the - ANSWERS-Coordination and maintenance
committee
With then the icd-10-cm chapters, a continuous range of codes within the
chapter is known as a - ANSWERS-Block or subchapter
Which of the following is not true about icd-10-cm conventions - ANSWERS-
They appear only in the icd-10-cm draft conventions
The OGCR section I. C contains which of the following? - ANSWERS-Chapter-
specific coding - guidelines for specific diagnosis or conditions divided by icd-
10-cm chapter
Section IV of the OGCR contains - ANSWERS-Coding guidelines for
inconclusive diagnosis.
Diagnostic coding and Reporting guidelines for outpatient services. Coding
guidelines for uncertain diagnosis.
Which of the following is not true about the OGCR - ANSWERS-They're
always publish on October 1st of each year, just like the updated coding
manual.
An eponym is - ANSWERS-Named after a person
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which is true about icd-10-cm codes? - ANSWERS-The first character is
always alphabetic, the 2nd characters always numeric.
What should the coder do when there are diagnoses that relate to an earlier
episode but have no bearing on the current (inpatient) Hospital stay -
ANSWERS-Do not code the diagnosis
The first step in assigning icd-10-cm diagnosis codes is to reach the tabular
list by the condition - ANSWERS-False
Icd-10-cm chapter 9 is - ANSWERS-Diseases of the circulatory system
What is the first subterm a coder encounters when looking up the main term
genu - ANSWERS-Congenital
The myocardium - ANSWERS-Contracts to pump blood
The most common cause of an MI is - ANSWERS-Blockage of a coronary
artery by plaque
An MI that extends through the entire thickness of the heart muscle is a -
ANSWERS-Transmural MI give me a heart attack
An MI that affects only a small portion of the heart wall is a - ANSWERS-
Subendocardial MI
, An AMI that occurred within the past four weeks is also referred to as a _____
MI - ANSWERS-Current
Which section of the OGCR reflects any new and updated conventions? -
ANSWERS-Section I. A
The four cooperating parties are part of the Federal inter-departmental
committee known as the - ANSWERS-Coordination and maintenance
committee
With then the icd-10-cm chapters, a continuous range of codes within the
chapter is known as a - ANSWERS-Block or subchapter
Which of the following is not true about icd-10-cm conventions - ANSWERS-
They appear only in the icd-10-cm draft conventions
The OGCR section I. C contains which of the following? - ANSWERS-Chapter-
specific coding - guidelines for specific diagnosis or conditions divided by icd-
10-cm chapter
Section IV of the OGCR contains - ANSWERS-Coding guidelines for
inconclusive diagnosis.
Diagnostic coding and Reporting guidelines for outpatient services. Coding
guidelines for uncertain diagnosis.
Which of the following is not true about the OGCR - ANSWERS-They're
always publish on October 1st of each year, just like the updated coding
manual.
An eponym is - ANSWERS-Named after a person
