CPC Exam Prep 2023 WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS(REVISED)

CPC Exam Prep 2023 WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS(REVISED) NEC - not elsewhere classifiable; when a specific code is not available for a condition, the alpha. index direct you to other specified code in tubular list. NOS - Not otherwise specified; equivalent of unspecified. Exlcudes1 - Means NOT CODED HERE; the two conditions cannot occur together. Excludes2 - The condition is excluded as not being part of the condition represented by the code, but if the patient actually has both conditions, both may be codes. And - Interpret as either or With - Interpreted as associated with or due to Uncertain Diagnosis - diagnosis documented at the time of discharge as "probable," "suspected," "likely," "questionable," "possible," or "rule out". Do not doe for uncertain diagnosis in outpatient settings, code for the signs and symptoms instead. Acute and Chronic conditions - If the same condition is described as both acute (subacute) and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index at the same indentation level, code both and sequence the acute (subacute) code first. combination code - Single code used to classify two diagnoses Borderline Diagnosis - If the provider documents a "borderline" diagnosis at the time of discharge, the diagnosis is coded as confirmed, unless the classification provides a specific entry (e.g., borderline diabetes). If a borderline condition has a specific index entry in ICD-10-CM, it should be coded as such. Since borderline conditions are not uncertain diagnoses, no distinction is made between the care setting ( inpatient versus outpatient) Whenever the documentation is unclear regarding a borderline condition, coders are encouraged to query for clarification. Episode of care involves surgical removal of neoplasm - code for the neoplasm first, then the episode of care patient encounter solely for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, etc. - assign Z50.- or Z51.- Patient admitted due to chemotherapy/radiation - Code for the chemo/radiation first then the complication Type of diabetes is not documented - default to type 2 adjacent tissue transfer - Transfer of a section of skin or flap from that immediately next to the damaged skin and than can be moved without completely detaching it. Reasoned performed: to repair or replace damaged skin. autograft - use of a patients own tissue from one sire to replace damaged tissue at another site. Avulsion - forceful tearing of the nail plate