AHIMA CCS EXAM
1. When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things?
ANS Review def- inition of 5th digits in category;
Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and the patho of each type.
2. When coding Respiratory what things should you look for?
ANS Specific type of Pneu
Know criteria for recognizing gram negative and other types of pneu;
review the various types of COPD and how ACUTE exacerbation of each is coded. (AHA coding
Clinic);
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Review criteria for coding respiratory failure and when it is sequenced.
3. How do you code an excisional debridement?
ANS Do not code it unless there is documention that the excis debridement was performed.
Check AHA CC.
4. When a dx of Gastrointestinal is aparent, what rule should you follow?
ANS Use a combination code whenever available that incorporates a hemorrhage and the
specific disorder. Use the 578.x category as an additional code when no combo code has been
created or when the cause of the hemorrhage is unknown.
5. Delivery and Pregnancy Dx - what digit is only used for a postpartum
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