MEDICAL CODING TEST FINAL EXAM
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following are characteristics of the index for the ICD-10-CM?
The main term represents the diseases, conditions, nouns, and adjectives that you might see in the
patient record.
The main term is the first place you go to locate the code for the patient's disease or condition.
Subterms or essential modifiers are located beneath the main term.
All of the above - answerAll the above
Which of the following statements about coding in ICD-10-CM is most correct?
Coders are not allowed to assign codes directly from the index without obtaining physician confirmation.
It is an acceptable practice for coders to both reference and code directly from the index.
It is not acceptable for coders to both reference and code directly from the index.
None of the above - answerIt is not acceptable for coders to both reference and code directly from the
index.
Which of the following statements about coding guidelines is most correct?
,Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses the same coding guidelines.
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses coding guidelines are interchangeable, so it's
acceptable to only memorize one set of codes.
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses different coding guidelines.
None of the above - answerCoding for inpatient and outpatient services uses different coding guidelines.
A combination code is a single code used to classify: ____________, or a diagnosis with an associated
secondary process (manifestation), or a diagnosis with an associated complication.
additional codes
multiple codes
subterm entries
two diagnoses - answertwo diagnoses
To accurately code, it's necessary for you to have in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy
and physiology, disease conditions, and pharmacology, along with an understanding of the __________
coding guidelines format and conventions.
AAPC's Medical Coding Code of Ethics
diagnosis
Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act
, ICD-10-CM - answerICD-10-CM
There are ___ steps to accurate coding.
4
2
8
18 - answer8
HIPAA stands for __________.
Health Insurance Portability and Availability Act
Health Insurance Potential and Availability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Potential and Accountability Act - answerHealth Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
The main or highest level of organization in the ICD-10-CM is the ______________.
Chapter
Body system
Disease state
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following are characteristics of the index for the ICD-10-CM?
The main term represents the diseases, conditions, nouns, and adjectives that you might see in the
patient record.
The main term is the first place you go to locate the code for the patient's disease or condition.
Subterms or essential modifiers are located beneath the main term.
All of the above - answerAll the above
Which of the following statements about coding in ICD-10-CM is most correct?
Coders are not allowed to assign codes directly from the index without obtaining physician confirmation.
It is an acceptable practice for coders to both reference and code directly from the index.
It is not acceptable for coders to both reference and code directly from the index.
None of the above - answerIt is not acceptable for coders to both reference and code directly from the
index.
Which of the following statements about coding guidelines is most correct?
,Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses the same coding guidelines.
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses coding guidelines are interchangeable, so it's
acceptable to only memorize one set of codes.
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses different coding guidelines.
None of the above - answerCoding for inpatient and outpatient services uses different coding guidelines.
A combination code is a single code used to classify: ____________, or a diagnosis with an associated
secondary process (manifestation), or a diagnosis with an associated complication.
additional codes
multiple codes
subterm entries
two diagnoses - answertwo diagnoses
To accurately code, it's necessary for you to have in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy
and physiology, disease conditions, and pharmacology, along with an understanding of the __________
coding guidelines format and conventions.
AAPC's Medical Coding Code of Ethics
diagnosis
Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act
, ICD-10-CM - answerICD-10-CM
There are ___ steps to accurate coding.
4
2
8
18 - answer8
HIPAA stands for __________.
Health Insurance Portability and Availability Act
Health Insurance Potential and Availability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Potential and Accountability Act - answerHealth Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
The main or highest level of organization in the ICD-10-CM is the ______________.
Chapter
Body system
Disease state
