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AHIMA CCS EXAM 1 (FULL TEST) || 2025
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATED VERSION 2025||
GUARANTEED PASS!!!
When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things? ANSWER-
Review definition of 5th digits in category;
Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and the patho of each type.
When coding Respiratory what things should you look for? ANSWER- 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.
How do you code an excisional debridement? ANSWER- Do not code it unless
there is documention that the excis debridement was performed. Check AHA CC.
When a dx of Gastrointestinal is aparent, what rule should you follow?
ANSWER- 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.
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Delivery and Pregnancy Dx - what digit is only used for a postpartum
complication? ANSWER- The 5th digit of 4
What is the definition of a Normal Delivery? ANSWER- 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.
What 3 codes do delivery patients always have to have? ANSWER- Delivery Dx
code (6xx) Outcome of Delivery (V2x.xx)
Px code (73.59 if not other px was performed)
(634)
This type of Abortion performed for either therapeutic or elective termination of
pregnancy (elective abortion, induced, artificial, termination of pregnancy)
ANSWER- Legally induced (635)
This type of Abortion is not performed in a accordance w/provisions of state law or
not meeting regulartory requirements . Performed outside of the hospital.
ANSWER- Illegally Induced (636)
This type of Abortion is one in which an elective abortion px has failed to evacuate
or expel the fetus and the patient is sitll pregnant. ANSWER- Failed (638)
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What is the 5th digit sub classification used for when coding an abortion?
ANSWER- To indicate whether the abortion is complete or incomplete.
If a patient goes in for surgery and planned having a laparoscopic px but has to an
open px, what type of code would you assign? ANSWER- V codes; ex: V64.41 (
Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure )
CPT defines a separate procedure as ANSWER- Procedure considered an integral
part of a more major service
No combination code available ANSWER- Use separate codes for hypertension
and acute renal failure
Documentation from the nursing staff or other allied health professionals' notes can
be used to provide specificity for code assignment for which of the following
diagnoses? ANSWER- Body Mass Index (BMI)
POA Indicator - Y ANSWER- Y-Yes, present at the time of inpatient admission
POA Indicator - N ANSWER- N-No, not present at the time of inpatient
admission
POA Indicator - U ANSWER- U-Unknown, documentation is insufficient to
determine if condition is present on admission and you cannot speak to the
physician to figure it out
AHIMA CCS EXAM 1 (FULL TEST) || 2025
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATED VERSION 2025||
GUARANTEED PASS!!!
When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things? ANSWER-
Review definition of 5th digits in category;
Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and the patho of each type.
When coding Respiratory what things should you look for? ANSWER- 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.
How do you code an excisional debridement? ANSWER- Do not code it unless
there is documention that the excis debridement was performed. Check AHA CC.
When a dx of Gastrointestinal is aparent, what rule should you follow?
ANSWER- 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.
,2|Page
Delivery and Pregnancy Dx - what digit is only used for a postpartum
complication? ANSWER- The 5th digit of 4
What is the definition of a Normal Delivery? ANSWER- 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.
What 3 codes do delivery patients always have to have? ANSWER- Delivery Dx
code (6xx) Outcome of Delivery (V2x.xx)
Px code (73.59 if not other px was performed)
(634)
This type of Abortion performed for either therapeutic or elective termination of
pregnancy (elective abortion, induced, artificial, termination of pregnancy)
ANSWER- Legally induced (635)
This type of Abortion is not performed in a accordance w/provisions of state law or
not meeting regulartory requirements . Performed outside of the hospital.
ANSWER- Illegally Induced (636)
This type of Abortion is one in which an elective abortion px has failed to evacuate
or expel the fetus and the patient is sitll pregnant. ANSWER- Failed (638)
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What is the 5th digit sub classification used for when coding an abortion?
ANSWER- To indicate whether the abortion is complete or incomplete.
If a patient goes in for surgery and planned having a laparoscopic px but has to an
open px, what type of code would you assign? ANSWER- V codes; ex: V64.41 (
Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure )
CPT defines a separate procedure as ANSWER- Procedure considered an integral
part of a more major service
No combination code available ANSWER- Use separate codes for hypertension
and acute renal failure
Documentation from the nursing staff or other allied health professionals' notes can
be used to provide specificity for code assignment for which of the following
diagnoses? ANSWER- Body Mass Index (BMI)
POA Indicator - Y ANSWER- Y-Yes, present at the time of inpatient admission
POA Indicator - N ANSWER- N-No, not present at the time of inpatient
admission
POA Indicator - U ANSWER- U-Unknown, documentation is insufficient to
determine if condition is present on admission and you cannot speak to the
physician to figure it out
