NCCT Review Exam with Questions and Answers
NCCT Review Exam with Questions and Answers 1. Using the ICD-10-CM code T46.1X5A, which of the following is used a placeholder? A. T B. A C. X D. . ANSWER X Rationale When doing diagnosis coding, an "X" is always used as a place holder. Some ICD-10-CM codes require 7th characters. If an ICD-10-CM code requires a 7th character but does not have 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used. A dash (-) often indicates the need for a placeholder. 2. The diagnosis is stage III pressure ulcer of the left lower back. Which of the following ICD-10-CM codes should be assigned? A. L89.141 B. L89.139 C. L89.143 D. L89.133 ANSWER L89.143
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