CAISS COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS SET 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS
●● What body region is supratentorial coded to? Answer:
Cerebrum/head
●● What body region is the interpeduncular fossa (cistern) basal cisterns
coded to? Answer: Brainstem; note Along" the tentorium, code to
supratentorial (Cerebrum)"
●● Occipital Condyles are coded to the skull base or the vault? Answer:
Skull Base
●● Code all skull fractures under______ unless specified as base
Answer: Vault
●● True or false: certain findings including IVH, ischemic brain
damage, SAH, and subpial hemorrhage are not coded when a DAI
diagnosis is confirmed Answer: TRUE
●● DAI may be coded in what two sections in the head chapter?
Answer: In the cerebrum or concussive injury section. DAI that last
more than 24 hours it's always coded in the concussive injury section
, ●● LOC is coded when? Answer: When there's convincing evidence of
head trauma and when the diagnosis is made by a provider
●● Head and Spine Injuries: Within the first ____, patients with
transient signs and symptoms should be coded even if they are resolved
within the ___ period. Answer: 24 hrs
●● When do you code brain injuries? Answer: Brain injuries are coded
at 24 hours or at initial confirm diagnosis if later than 24 hours
●● What is the difference between a compound skull fracture and an
open skull fracture? Answer: A compound skull fracture is an open
fracture with the dura intact Open skull fracture means a compound
fracture plus torn dura
●● What are brain stem signs in DAI? Answer: Decerebrate or
decorticate findings
●● What is a hallmark of DAI? Answer: Immediate, Prolonged
traumatic coma greater than six hours
●● What does a crush injury to the head region involve Answer: Must
involve massive destruction of skull, brain and intracranial contents
SOLVED QUESTIONS
●● What body region is supratentorial coded to? Answer:
Cerebrum/head
●● What body region is the interpeduncular fossa (cistern) basal cisterns
coded to? Answer: Brainstem; note Along" the tentorium, code to
supratentorial (Cerebrum)"
●● Occipital Condyles are coded to the skull base or the vault? Answer:
Skull Base
●● Code all skull fractures under______ unless specified as base
Answer: Vault
●● True or false: certain findings including IVH, ischemic brain
damage, SAH, and subpial hemorrhage are not coded when a DAI
diagnosis is confirmed Answer: TRUE
●● DAI may be coded in what two sections in the head chapter?
Answer: In the cerebrum or concussive injury section. DAI that last
more than 24 hours it's always coded in the concussive injury section
, ●● LOC is coded when? Answer: When there's convincing evidence of
head trauma and when the diagnosis is made by a provider
●● Head and Spine Injuries: Within the first ____, patients with
transient signs and symptoms should be coded even if they are resolved
within the ___ period. Answer: 24 hrs
●● When do you code brain injuries? Answer: Brain injuries are coded
at 24 hours or at initial confirm diagnosis if later than 24 hours
●● What is the difference between a compound skull fracture and an
open skull fracture? Answer: A compound skull fracture is an open
fracture with the dura intact Open skull fracture means a compound
fracture plus torn dura
●● What are brain stem signs in DAI? Answer: Decerebrate or
decorticate findings
●● What is a hallmark of DAI? Answer: Immediate, Prolonged
traumatic coma greater than six hours
●● What does a crush injury to the head region involve Answer: Must
involve massive destruction of skull, brain and intracranial contents
