HIMT 1274 ICD 10 CM STUDY GUIDE 2025
TO 2026 UNIT 1 QUIZ CODING
GUIDELINES CODING CONVENTIONS,
CODING EXERCISES AND PRINCIPAL
DIAGNOSIS REVIEW
Which of the following encloses abbreviations, synonyms, alternative
wording, or explanatory phrases in the Tabular List encloses manifestation
codes in the Alphabetic Index? -CORRECT ANSWER-square brackets
In regard to etiology and manifestation codes, the ICD-10-CM coding
conventions instruct that -CORRECT ANSWER-Codes should be listed
together with the underlying condition coded first followed by the
manifestation code.
ICD-10-CM codes are used to code which of the following? -CORRECT
ANSWER-diagnoses only
When locating a code in the ICD-10-CM, the first location to look for the
terms should be the: -CORRECT ANSWER-Alphabetic Index
It is essential to always use both the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List
to locate and assign a code. True or False -CORRECT ANSWER-True
What does a dash (-) at the end of the alphabetic index entry indicate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Additional characters are required
, A code is invalid if it has not been coded to its full number of characters
required for that code. True or False -CORRECT ANSWER-True
When should signs and symptoms be assigned as an additional code? -
CORRECT ANSWER-When a related definitive diagnosis has not been
established
When should multiple codes be assigned for a single condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-When needed to fully describe a condition
Each unique ICD-10-CM diagnosis code may be reported ________ for an
encounter -CORRECT ANSWER-once
When is a combination code used? -CORRECT ANSWER-Single Code
Used To classify two diagnoses
To classify a diagnosis with an associated secondary process
To classify a diagnosis with an associated complication
You should follow the alphabetic index guidance when coding syndromes -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
What is the best way to code a condition described as "impending" or
"threatened" at the time of discharge if it did occur? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Code as confirmed diagnosis
Identify the correct main term (not the code) in the following diagnosis:
TO 2026 UNIT 1 QUIZ CODING
GUIDELINES CODING CONVENTIONS,
CODING EXERCISES AND PRINCIPAL
DIAGNOSIS REVIEW
Which of the following encloses abbreviations, synonyms, alternative
wording, or explanatory phrases in the Tabular List encloses manifestation
codes in the Alphabetic Index? -CORRECT ANSWER-square brackets
In regard to etiology and manifestation codes, the ICD-10-CM coding
conventions instruct that -CORRECT ANSWER-Codes should be listed
together with the underlying condition coded first followed by the
manifestation code.
ICD-10-CM codes are used to code which of the following? -CORRECT
ANSWER-diagnoses only
When locating a code in the ICD-10-CM, the first location to look for the
terms should be the: -CORRECT ANSWER-Alphabetic Index
It is essential to always use both the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List
to locate and assign a code. True or False -CORRECT ANSWER-True
What does a dash (-) at the end of the alphabetic index entry indicate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Additional characters are required
, A code is invalid if it has not been coded to its full number of characters
required for that code. True or False -CORRECT ANSWER-True
When should signs and symptoms be assigned as an additional code? -
CORRECT ANSWER-When a related definitive diagnosis has not been
established
When should multiple codes be assigned for a single condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-When needed to fully describe a condition
Each unique ICD-10-CM diagnosis code may be reported ________ for an
encounter -CORRECT ANSWER-once
When is a combination code used? -CORRECT ANSWER-Single Code
Used To classify two diagnoses
To classify a diagnosis with an associated secondary process
To classify a diagnosis with an associated complication
You should follow the alphabetic index guidance when coding syndromes -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
What is the best way to code a condition described as "impending" or
"threatened" at the time of discharge if it did occur? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Code as confirmed diagnosis
Identify the correct main term (not the code) in the following diagnosis:
