ICD-10-CM Review Questions With Correct Answers

Which coding convention is used in the description of an ICD-10-CM code when the information in the medical record provides detail, but no specific code exist? Refer to ICD-10-CM guidleine I.A.6. - Answer NEC Cyclic neutropenia is coded with D70.4 Cyclic neutropenia. There are additional coding instructions for the code listed under the category D70 Neutropenia. Using those instructions, how would you report a patient with cyclic neutropenia with an associated fever? - Answer D70.4, R50.81 Supplementary words enclosed in parentheses in the ICD-10-CM code book have what effect on the coding? Refer to ICD-10-CM guideline I.A.7 - Answer They do not affect code assignment What is a default code? Guideline I.A.18 - Answer The code that represents the condition