AHIMA CCS Exam Questions and Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)

When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things? Ans: Review definition of 5th digits in category; Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and the patho of each type. Q: 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); Review criteria for coding respiratory failure and when it is sequenced. Q: 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. 2 Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update Q: 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. Q: Delivery and Pregnancy Dx - what digit is only used for a postpartum complication? Ans: The 5th digit of 4 Q: What is the definition of a Normal Delivery? Ans: Code 650; Delivery is entirely normal w/single liveborn outcome; No postpartum complications, and any antepartum comp experienced during pregnancy must have been resolved before the time of delivery. Q: What 3 codes do delivery patients always have to have? Ans: Delivery Dx code (6xx) Outcome of Delivery (V) Px code (73.59 if not other px was performed) 3 Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update Q: This type of Abortion occurs wo any instrument or chemical intervention. Ans: Spontaneous (634) Q: This type of Abortion performed for either therapeutic or elective termination