AHIMA CCS
Domain 1 - 5
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
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, 1. When coding for a myocardial infarction, what is the time
frame for an acute MI according to ICD-10-CM?
A. 1 month
B. 4 weeks
C. 7 days
D. 3 weeks
Correct Answer: B. 4 weeks
2. Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'Z'
codes in ICD-10-CM?
A. To code for injuries and poisonings
B. To represent factors influencing health status
C. To indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes
D. To code for symptoms and signs
Correct Answer: B. To represent factors influencing
health status
3. In CPT coding, what is the modifier used to indicate a
bilateral procedure?
A. -50
B. -32
C. -47
D. -26
Correct Answer: A. -50
4. What does the acronym 'HIPAA' stand for?
A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B. Health Information Privacy and Assurance Act
C. Healthcare Infrastructure Protection and Affordability
Act
D. Health Insurance Policies and Assurance Act
©2024/2025
Domain 1 - 5
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. When coding for a myocardial infarction, what is the time
frame for an acute MI according to ICD-10-CM?
A. 1 month
B. 4 weeks
C. 7 days
D. 3 weeks
Correct Answer: B. 4 weeks
2. Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'Z'
codes in ICD-10-CM?
A. To code for injuries and poisonings
B. To represent factors influencing health status
C. To indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes
D. To code for symptoms and signs
Correct Answer: B. To represent factors influencing
health status
3. In CPT coding, what is the modifier used to indicate a
bilateral procedure?
A. -50
B. -32
C. -47
D. -26
Correct Answer: A. -50
4. What does the acronym 'HIPAA' stand for?
A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B. Health Information Privacy and Assurance Act
C. Healthcare Infrastructure Protection and Affordability
Act
D. Health Insurance Policies and Assurance Act
©2024/2025