AHIMA CCA EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

Identify the diagnosis code[s] for carcinoma in situ of vocal cord. a. 231.0 b. 161.0 c. 239.1 d. 212.1 - a. 231.0 Index Carcinoma, in situ, see also Neoplasm, by site, in situ. Identify the diagnosis code[s] for melanoma of skin of shoulder. 1. 172.8, 172.6 b. 172.6 c. 172.9 d. 172.8 - b. 172.6 Index Melanoma [malignant], shoulder. Melanoma is considered a malignant neoplasm and is referenced as such in the index of ICD-9-CM. The term "benign neoplasm" is considered a growth that does not invade adjacent structures or spread to distant sties but may displace or exert pressure on adjacent structures . Which of the following organizations is responsible for updating the procedure classification of ICD-9-CM? a. Centers for Disease Control [CDC] b. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS] c. National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS] c. World Health Organization [WHO] - b. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]