CPT Chapter 31 Study Guide Test.
True - CORRECT ANSWER The Tabular List contains grids that represent the last four characters of a
procedure code.
Exacerbation of asthma - CORRECT ANSWER Patient is admitted following an outpatient procedure
because of an exacerbation of the patient's asthma. What is the principal diagnosis?
Revision of device in - CORRECT ANSWER The root operation is defined as correcting a portion of a
previously performed procedure is:
True - CORRECT ANSWER In the inpatient setting, a procedure code from ICD-9-CM Volume 3 would be
assigned to identify a procedure.
Urinary tract infection - CORRECT ANSWER Patient is admitted with dysuria due to a severe urinary tract
infection. Which diagnosis should be reported?
Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set - CORRECT ANSWER The acronym UHDDS stands for:
True - CORRECT ANSWER The use of a POA indicator is required for all acute-care facilities that are
reimbursed under MS-DRGs.
Both peptic ulcer disease and chronic cholecystitis (either one can be principal) - CORRECT ANSWER The
discharge summary states the patient's diagnoses are peptic ulcer disease versus chronic cholecystitis.
Which diagnoses should be reported?
True - CORRECT ANSWER When two or more diagnoses equally meet the definition for principal
diagnosis, either one can be selected as the principal diagnosis.
False - CORRECT ANSWER The principal diagnosis is defined as the most serious condition during a
patient's hospital stay.
True - CORRECT ANSWER The Tabular List contains grids that represent the last four characters of a
procedure code.
Exacerbation of asthma - CORRECT ANSWER Patient is admitted following an outpatient procedure
because of an exacerbation of the patient's asthma. What is the principal diagnosis?
Revision of device in - CORRECT ANSWER The root operation is defined as correcting a portion of a
previously performed procedure is:
True - CORRECT ANSWER In the inpatient setting, a procedure code from ICD-9-CM Volume 3 would be
assigned to identify a procedure.
Urinary tract infection - CORRECT ANSWER Patient is admitted with dysuria due to a severe urinary tract
infection. Which diagnosis should be reported?
Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set - CORRECT ANSWER The acronym UHDDS stands for:
True - CORRECT ANSWER The use of a POA indicator is required for all acute-care facilities that are
reimbursed under MS-DRGs.
Both peptic ulcer disease and chronic cholecystitis (either one can be principal) - CORRECT ANSWER The
discharge summary states the patient's diagnoses are peptic ulcer disease versus chronic cholecystitis.
Which diagnoses should be reported?
True - CORRECT ANSWER When two or more diagnoses equally meet the definition for principal
diagnosis, either one can be selected as the principal diagnosis.
False - CORRECT ANSWER The principal diagnosis is defined as the most serious condition during a
patient's hospital stay.
