AAPC CPB - Chapter 4 Practical Application Assessment Exam And Answers

A patient was seen for a left ear infection. The provider diagnosed the patient with Swimmer's Ear in the left ear. The biller received a denial from XYZ Insurance Company stating H60.33 is an invalid diagnosis code. Why is this an invalid code? a. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332 b. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.339 c. H60.33 is not an invalid diagnosis code. d. H60.33 represents a procedure instead of a diagnosis. - correct answer a. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332 A patient is seen for a cough, chest congestion, and a headache. The provider documents a URI. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported? a. R05, R09.89, R51 b. R05, R09.89, R51, J98.8 c. J06.9 d. J98.8 - correct answer c. J06.9 What codes are reported for a patient that is being treated for ESRD and hypertension? a. I12.0, N18.5 b. I12.0, N18.6 c. I11.9, N18.9 d. I12.9, N18.6 - correct answer b. I12.0, N18.6