MBC 205/ MBC205 Midterm Exam | Medical Billing and Coding | Complete Questions and Answers Latest 2026 updated - Washtenaw Community College.
Question 1
Multiple Choice 1 point
What edition of the Federal Register would outpatient facilities be especially interested in?
October
November or December
January
July
Question 2
Multiple Choice 1 point
What is the largest third-party payer?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Social Security Administration
American government
Department of Health and Human Services
Question 3
Multiple Choice 1 point
What government organization is responsible for administering the Medicare program?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Social Security Administration
National Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health and Human Services
Question 4
Multiple Choice 1 point
What are the three items that the Medicare beneficiaries are responsible to pay before Medicare will
begin to pay for services?
personal care items
deductibles, drug costs, personal care items
premiums
deductibles, premiums, and coinsuranceQuestion 5
Multiple Choice 1 point
Medicare funds are collected by:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Social Security Administration
National Center for Health Statistics
Department of the Treasury
Question 6
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Under the _Relative Value Unit_ (three words) systems, unit values are assigned to each service and are
determined on the basis of the resources necessary to the physician’s performance of the service.
Question 7
Fill in the Blank 1 point
The _limiting_ charge historically was specific for each physician, but in 1993, the charge for a service
was the same for all physicians within a locality, regardless of the specialty.
Question 8
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Within an HMO, there is usually an individual who has been assigned to monitor the services provided to
the patient both inside the facility and outside the facility. This person is known as the _primary care
physician (gatekeeper)_.
Question 9
Fill in the Blank 1 point
In this model of HMO, the HMO contracts with the physician to provide the service at a set fee.
_Individual_ Practice Associations
Question 10
Fill in the Blank 1 point
HIPAA stands for_Health Insurance Portability_ (three words) and Accountability Act.
Question 11
Multiple Choice 1 point
This organization developed and maintains the ICD-10 on a world-wide basis:
CMS
AHIMA
AHA
WHOQuestion 12
Multiple Choice 1 point
When more than one diagnosis is reported with one code, the code is this type of code:
multiple
compound
complex
Combination
Question 13
Multiple Choice 1 point
Terms in the Index are listed by:
Symptoms
encounter
complication
all of the above
Question 14
Multiple Choice 1 point
The acronym for the I-10 system that reports inpatient procedures is the:
PDQ
PCS
PHI
none of the above
Question 15
True or False 1 point
The first nation to implement the world version of ICD-10 was the United States.
True
False
Question 16
True or False 1 point
There are 18 chapters in the United States I-10.
True
FalseQuestion 17
True or False 1 point
I-10 is indexed in a similar manner as the I-9.
True
False
Question 18
True or False 1 point
The codes in the I-10 are alphanumeric.
True
False
Question 19
True or False 1 point
The Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) applies to outpatient coding.
True
False
Question 20
True or False 1 point
It is acceptable to report probable diagnoses in the outpatient setting.
True
False
Question 21
True or False 1 point
Always begin the search in the Index of the I-10.
True
False
Question 22
True or False 1 point
A patient presents with a complaint of fatigue, weight gain, and constipation. Thyroid function
studies were ordered. In this case, it is correct to report thyroid studies results.
True
FalseQuestion 23
True or False 1 point
When a patient is admitted for observation for a medical condition, assign a code for the
medical condition as the first-listed diagnosis.
True
False
Question 24
True or False 1 point
An example of an Index location for Z codes would be: admission, aftercare, attention
True
False
Question 25
True or False 1 point
The maximum number of characters in an I-10 code is six.
True
False
Question 26
True or False 1 point
For patients receiving diagnostic services only during an encounter, sequence first the
diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for the encounter shown in the medical record to
be chiefly responsible for the outpatient services provided during the encounter.
True
False
Question 27
True or False 1 point
If a postoperative diagnosis is different from the preoperative diagnosis, list the preoperative
diagnosis first.
True
False
Question 28
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Exposure to lead:Z Code: _Z77.011_
Question 29
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Personal history of benign neoplasm of the brain:
Z Code: _Z86.011_
Question 30
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Kidney transplant status:
Z Code: _Z94.0_
Question 31
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Gastroenteritis due to Salmonella
ICD-10-CM Code: _A02.0_
Question 32
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Arthritis following pathological fracture of the right femur three years ago
ICD-10-CM Codes: __ (two codes) M16.7, M84.451S
Question 33
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Staphylococcus aureus cellulitis of the face
ICD-10-CM Codes: __ (two codes) B95.61; L03.211
Question 34
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Dehydration due to pneumonia
ICD-10-CM Codes: __ (two codes) E86.0, J18.9Question 35
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Aseptic meningitis in leptospirosis
ICD-10-CM Code: __A27.81
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Question 36
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Urinary tract infection due to Escherichia coli
ICD-10-CM Codes: __ (two codes) N39.0, B96.20
Question 37
True or False 1 point
When separate codes exist to identify acute and chronic conditions, and both conditions are
documented, the acute code is sequenced first.
True
False
Question 38
True or False 1 point
When sequencing codes for residuals, the residual is sequenced second preceded by a late
effect code.
True
False
Question 39
True or False 1 point
When there are seven characters available for assignment, you must assign all seven
characters.
True
False
Question 40
True or False 1 point
According to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, even when a definitive diagnosis
is stated, you should still report the symptoms of the condition.
TrueFalse
Question 41
True or False 1 point
Patient has rheumatoid arthritis and anemia. The anemia is integral to the rheumatoid arthritis.
True
False
Question 42
Multiple Choice 1 point
A combination code is a single code used to classify all of the following EXCEPT:
two diagnoses
a diagnosis with an associated secondary process (manifestation)
a compound fracture
diagnosis with an associated complication
Question 43
Multiple Choice 1 point
“Code, if applicable, any causal condition first,” notes indicate that this code may be assigned as
a first-listed diagnosis when the causal condition is:
not specifically a manifestation code
unknown or not applicable
in addition to the primary diagnosis
a secondary diagnosis not otherwise specified
Question 44
Multiple Choice 1 point
If there is a 7th character to assign for an I-10 code, but there are only five characters in the
terminal code, the 6th character would be which of the following?
circle
x
dash
ColonQuestion 45
Multiple Choice 1 point
This instructional note in the Tabular of the I-10 directs the coder regarding sequencing.
Code first
Use additional digit
Excludes
Includes
Question 46
Multiple Choice 1 point
The medical record documents: residual foreign body in the femur due to a fall from a ladder
onto a metal fixture that embedded in the bone. Which of the following would be the correct
residual and cause?
Residual: Foreign body of femur; Cause: Fall from ladder
Residual: Fall from ladder; Cause: Foreign body of femur
Residual: Foreign body of femur; Cause: Metal fixture
Residual: Foreign body; Cause: Metal fixture
Question 47
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Pneumocystis pneumonia in a patient with HIV
ICD-10-CM Codes: __B20, B59
Question 48
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Gastroenteritis due to Norwalk virus
ICD-10-CM Code: __A08.11
Question 49
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Hypertension with end-stage renal disease
ICD-10-CM Codes: __I12.0, N18.6Question 50
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Alzheimer’s disease
ICD-10-CM Codes: __G30.9, F02.80
Question 51
Multiple Choice 1 point
________ is the pulling away (eversion) of the eyelid.
Entropion
Ectropion
Question 52
Multiple Choice 1 point
________ is an inherited bone growth that causes hearing loss and is reported with category
codes H80.
Tympanitis
Surfer’s ear
Otosclerosis
Fibromas
Question 53
Multiple Choice 1 point
________ hypertension is a continuous, mild blood pressure elevation that can usually be
controlled by medication.
Malignant
Benign
Interrelated
EssentialQuestion 54
Multiple Choice 1 point
The Guidelines instruct the coder to assume that there is this type of relationship between
hypertension and chronic kidney disease reported with category N18.-.
cause-and-effect
one-to-one
no known
complex
Question 55
Multiple Choice 1 point
Which myocardial infarction type is most severe?
STEMI
NSTEMI
Question 56
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Recurrent, bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction
ICD-10-CM Code: __K40.01
Question 57
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Barrett’s esophagus with high-grade dysplasia
ICD-10-CM Code: __K22.711
Question 58
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Cellulitis of scalp
ICD-10-CM Code: __L03.811
Question 59
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 3, with full-thickness skin loss and damage of subcutaneous
tissue
ICD-10-CM Code: __L89.223Question 60
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Dermatitis due to poison ivy
ICD-10-CM Code: __L23.7
Question 61
Multiple Choice 1 point
Which of the following are two general and important considerations when assigning a
gastrointestinal code?
patient age and gender
diverticulitis and perforation
hemorrhage and perforation
ulcer and diverticulitis
Question 62
Multiple Choice 1 point
Which of the following would NOT be assigned with codes from Chapter 12 of the I-10?
sweat glands
hair
nails
bone marrow
Question 63
Multiple Choice 1 point
A stage 1 pressure ulcer involves which of the following?
epidermis
dermis
up to fascia
extensive fasciaQuestion 64
Multiple Choice 1 point
A stage 3 pressure ulcer involves which of the following?
epidermis
dermis
up to fascia
extensive fascia
Question 65
Multiple Choice 1 point
Most codes in Chapter 13, Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue,
have these designations:
site and laterality
laterality and extent
depth and laterality
none of the above
Question 66
Multiple Choice 1 point
A complication during pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium is considered to be a
complication unless the attending physician specifically documents that the complicating
condition neither:
resulted in extensive complexity or loss of blood
affected the mother nor the fetus/newborn
affects the pregnancy nor is affected by the pregnancy
none of the aboveQuestion 67
Multiple Choice 1 point
The Chapter 15, Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium, codes are only used on this
medical record:
mother
newborn
either
Neither
Question 68
Multiple Choice 1 point
Outcome of delivery is only used on this medical record:
mother
newborn
either
Neither
Question 69
Multiple Choice 1 point
The trimesters are calculated from the ________.
14th week
28th week
LMP
date of first diagnosis of pregnancy
Question 70
Multiple Choice 1 point
This pregnancy is one in which the fertilized ovum implants outside the uterus, usually in the
fallopian tube.
hydatidiform mole
fallopian pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy
periuterine pregnancyQuestion 71
Multiple Choice 1 point
Trisomy ________ is the name for Down syndrome because the syndrome is due to a cell
having an excess chromosome.
19
20
21
22
Question 72
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Congenital arachnoid cyst of the brain. ICD-10-CM Code: __Q04.6
Question 73
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Two-year-old diagnosed with fragile X syndrome.
ICD-10-CM Code: __Q99.2
Question 74
Multiple Choice 1 point
A ________ is defined as an objective evidence of disease that can be observed by the
physician.
sign
symptom
complication
complexity
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Question 1
Multiple Choice 1 point
What edition of the Federal Register would outpatient facilities be especially interested in?
October
November or December
January
July
Question 2
Multiple Choice 1 point
What is the largest third-party payer?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Social Security Administration
American government
Department of Health and Human Services
Question 3
Multiple Choice 1 point
What government organization is responsible for administering the Medicare program?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Social Security Administration
National Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health and Human Services
Question 4
Multiple Choice 1 point
What are the three items that the Medicare beneficiaries are responsible to pay before Medicare will
begin to pay for services?
personal care items
deductibles, drug costs, personal care items
premiums
deductibles, premiums, and coinsurance
, Question 5
Multiple Choice 1 point
Medicare funds are collected by:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Social Security Administration
National Center for Health Statistics
Department of the Treasury
Question 6
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Under the _Relative Value Unit_ (three words) systems, unit values are assigned to each service and are
determined on the basis of the resources necessary to the physician’s performance of the service.
Question 7
Fill in the Blank 1 point
The _limiting_ charge historically was specific for each physician, but in 1993, the charge for a service
was the same for all physicians within a locality, regardless of the specialty.
Question 8
Fill in the Blank 1 point
Within an HMO, there is usually an individual who has been assigned to monitor the services provided to
the patient both inside the facility and outside the facility. This person is known as the _primary care
physician (gatekeeper)_.
Question 9
Fill in the Blank 1 point
In this model of HMO, the HMO contracts with the physician to provide the service at a set fee.
_Individual_ Practice Associations
Question 10
Fill in the Blank 1 point
HIPAA stands for_Health Insurance Portability_ (three words) and Accountability Act.
Question 11
Multiple Choice 1 point
This organization developed and maintains the ICD-10 on a world-wide basis:
CMS
AHIMA
AHA
WHO