CAISS FULL SOLUTION PAPER UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
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Question 1.
Neurological Deficit.
CORRECT ANSWER: Loss in function of the nervous system that was not
present prior to injury and lasts for more than a transient period (more than a
few mins). Examples: weakness, numbness, tingling, mental status change,
dysfunction of language, vision or reflexes
Question 2.
Major/Complex Laceration.
CORRECT ANSWER: Injury in which the tissues are torn from a blunt or
penetrating force. It must. Involve deeper tissues (subcutaneous &/or muscle)
causing jagged or irregular edges. Usually requires a layered closure, revision
of the jagged edges or extensive cleaning or removal of debris.
Question 3.
Branches of Vessels.
CORRECT ANSWER: Not coded unless the branch has a specific anatomical
name or it is included within a vessel descriptor. Must be a direct tributary of
that vessel.
Question 4.
GSW with retained bullet in the bone.
CORRECT ANSWER: Coded as an open fracture.
Question 5.
Vasospasm.
CORRECT ANSWER: May or may not show on imaging. It is a result of injury not
an injury in it's self therefore cannot be coded
Question 6.
Hemorrhagic Contusion.
CORRECT ANSWER: Code as a contusion since Hemorrhagic is an adjective.
, Question 7.
Brain Edema / Swelling.
CORRECT ANSWER: Code as defined by the provider.
Question 8.
Hypoxic Brain Damage.
CORRECT ANSWER: May be coded when hypovolemia or hypoxia lead to this
damage and the hypoxic brain is not directly related to a lesion in the brain.
• Penetrating Injury Skull. CORRECT ANSWER: Any penetrating involving the
brain stem should be coded to 140216.6(penetrating injury brain stem) no
matter how many other regions are involved.
Question 9.
Concussion Coding Rule.
CORRECT ANSWER: Must be documented by a physician, nurse practitioner,
physician assistant, or other recognized physician extender acting on behalf
of the physician.
Question 10.
DAI Rule Box.
CORRECT ANSWER: If coma exceeds 24 hours and diagnosis meets coding
rules for DAI use 161011.5.
Question 11.
Mandible fracture.
CORRECT ANSWER: Multiple mandible fractures receive only one AIS code. The
fracture should be assigned to the largest mass area of the mandible that is
involved
Question 12.
Contusion.
CORRECT ANSWER: Region of injured tissue or skin in which capillaries have
been ruptured; Bruise
Question 13.
Laceration.
CORRECT ANSWER: A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh
Questions and CORRECT Answers | Exam Success Guide and
Revision Materials | A+ Verified
Question 1.
Neurological Deficit.
CORRECT ANSWER: Loss in function of the nervous system that was not
present prior to injury and lasts for more than a transient period (more than a
few mins). Examples: weakness, numbness, tingling, mental status change,
dysfunction of language, vision or reflexes
Question 2.
Major/Complex Laceration.
CORRECT ANSWER: Injury in which the tissues are torn from a blunt or
penetrating force. It must. Involve deeper tissues (subcutaneous &/or muscle)
causing jagged or irregular edges. Usually requires a layered closure, revision
of the jagged edges or extensive cleaning or removal of debris.
Question 3.
Branches of Vessels.
CORRECT ANSWER: Not coded unless the branch has a specific anatomical
name or it is included within a vessel descriptor. Must be a direct tributary of
that vessel.
Question 4.
GSW with retained bullet in the bone.
CORRECT ANSWER: Coded as an open fracture.
Question 5.
Vasospasm.
CORRECT ANSWER: May or may not show on imaging. It is a result of injury not
an injury in it's self therefore cannot be coded
Question 6.
Hemorrhagic Contusion.
CORRECT ANSWER: Code as a contusion since Hemorrhagic is an adjective.
, Question 7.
Brain Edema / Swelling.
CORRECT ANSWER: Code as defined by the provider.
Question 8.
Hypoxic Brain Damage.
CORRECT ANSWER: May be coded when hypovolemia or hypoxia lead to this
damage and the hypoxic brain is not directly related to a lesion in the brain.
• Penetrating Injury Skull. CORRECT ANSWER: Any penetrating involving the
brain stem should be coded to 140216.6(penetrating injury brain stem) no
matter how many other regions are involved.
Question 9.
Concussion Coding Rule.
CORRECT ANSWER: Must be documented by a physician, nurse practitioner,
physician assistant, or other recognized physician extender acting on behalf
of the physician.
Question 10.
DAI Rule Box.
CORRECT ANSWER: If coma exceeds 24 hours and diagnosis meets coding
rules for DAI use 161011.5.
Question 11.
Mandible fracture.
CORRECT ANSWER: Multiple mandible fractures receive only one AIS code. The
fracture should be assigned to the largest mass area of the mandible that is
involved
Question 12.
Contusion.
CORRECT ANSWER: Region of injured tissue or skin in which capillaries have
been ruptured; Bruise
Question 13.
Laceration.
CORRECT ANSWER: A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh
