MEDICAL CODING FINAL TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When treatment is directed at the primary site of the neoplasm, which is designated
as the first-listed diagnosis? - Answer-The primary site is the first listed diagnosis
The site in which a malignant neoplasm originated is the ___________. - Answer-
primary site
The ICD-10-CM was developed by - Answer-NCHS
The 10th revision of the global ICD-10 was issued in 1993 by the - Answer-WHO
Injury codes have been expanded in the ICD-10-CM with the addition of _____
codes - Answer-Activity
For ambulatory surgery, code the ___________ for which the surgery is being
performed. - Answer-diagnosis
While documentation supporting accurate and specific codes will result in higher-
quality data, nonspecific codes are NOT available for use with ICD-10 when
documentation doesn't support a higher level of specificity - Answer-False
The GEMs are a crosswalk tool that was developed by CMS and CDC for the use of
all providers, payers, and data users. - Answer-True
Modifier -51, Multiple Procedure, is used on what type of services? - Answer-Surgery
Level I codes in HCPCS are: - Answer-CPT codes
Assign the appropriate modifier:
The chest X-ray was performed before placing a chest tube and then again after the
chest tube placement to verify the position. - Answer--76
Name three services/procedures that CPT codes report. - Answer-Medical, surgical,
diagnostic
Which symbol is used to designate a new code? - Answer-bullet
It is acceptable to report a code from Chapter 15 (in the ICD-10 manual) in
conjunction with Z34.00 or Z34.80. - Answer-False
ICD-10-CM codes are alphanumeric, with all codes beginning with a number. -
Answer-False
The CM in ICD-10-CM stands for - Answer-Clinical modification
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When treatment is directed at the primary site of the neoplasm, which is designated
as the first-listed diagnosis? - Answer-The primary site is the first listed diagnosis
The site in which a malignant neoplasm originated is the ___________. - Answer-
primary site
The ICD-10-CM was developed by - Answer-NCHS
The 10th revision of the global ICD-10 was issued in 1993 by the - Answer-WHO
Injury codes have been expanded in the ICD-10-CM with the addition of _____
codes - Answer-Activity
For ambulatory surgery, code the ___________ for which the surgery is being
performed. - Answer-diagnosis
While documentation supporting accurate and specific codes will result in higher-
quality data, nonspecific codes are NOT available for use with ICD-10 when
documentation doesn't support a higher level of specificity - Answer-False
The GEMs are a crosswalk tool that was developed by CMS and CDC for the use of
all providers, payers, and data users. - Answer-True
Modifier -51, Multiple Procedure, is used on what type of services? - Answer-Surgery
Level I codes in HCPCS are: - Answer-CPT codes
Assign the appropriate modifier:
The chest X-ray was performed before placing a chest tube and then again after the
chest tube placement to verify the position. - Answer--76
Name three services/procedures that CPT codes report. - Answer-Medical, surgical,
diagnostic
Which symbol is used to designate a new code? - Answer-bullet
It is acceptable to report a code from Chapter 15 (in the ICD-10 manual) in
conjunction with Z34.00 or Z34.80. - Answer-False
ICD-10-CM codes are alphanumeric, with all codes beginning with a number. -
Answer-False
The CM in ICD-10-CM stands for - Answer-Clinical modification
