MEDICAL CODING EXAM 2026
Questions and Answers
Which of the following are characteristics of the index for the ICD-10-CM?
The main term represents the diseases, conditions, nouns, and adjectives that you
might see in the patient record.
The main term is the first place you go to locate the code for the patient's disease or
condition.
Subterms or essential modifiers are located beneath the main term.
All of the above - Correct answer-All the above
Which of the following statements about coding in ICD-10-CM is most correct?
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,Coders are not allowed to assign codes directly from the index without obtaining
physician confirmation.
It is an acceptable practice for coders to both reference and code directly from the
index.
It is not acceptable for coders to both reference and code directly from the index.
None of the above - Correct answer-It is not acceptable for coders to both reference
and code directly from the index.
Which of the following statements about coding guidelines is most correct?
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses the same coding guidelines.
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses coding guidelines are
interchangeable, so it's acceptable to only memorize one set of codes.
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,Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses different coding guidelines.
None of the above - Correct answer-Coding for inpatient and outpatient services
uses different coding guidelines.
A combination code is a single code used to classify: ____________, or a
diagnosis with an associated secondary process (manifestation), or a diagnosis with
an associated complication.
additional codes
multiple codes
subterm entries
two diagnoses - Correct answer-two diagnoses
To accurately code, it's necessary for you to have in-depth knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease conditions, and pharmacology,
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, along with an understanding of the __________ coding guidelines format and
conventions.
AAPC's Medical Coding Code of Ethics
diagnosis
Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act
ICD-10-CM - Correct answer-ICD-10-CM
There are ___ steps to accurate coding.
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Questions and Answers
Which of the following are characteristics of the index for the ICD-10-CM?
The main term represents the diseases, conditions, nouns, and adjectives that you
might see in the patient record.
The main term is the first place you go to locate the code for the patient's disease or
condition.
Subterms or essential modifiers are located beneath the main term.
All of the above - Correct answer-All the above
Which of the following statements about coding in ICD-10-CM is most correct?
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,Coders are not allowed to assign codes directly from the index without obtaining
physician confirmation.
It is an acceptable practice for coders to both reference and code directly from the
index.
It is not acceptable for coders to both reference and code directly from the index.
None of the above - Correct answer-It is not acceptable for coders to both reference
and code directly from the index.
Which of the following statements about coding guidelines is most correct?
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses the same coding guidelines.
Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses coding guidelines are
interchangeable, so it's acceptable to only memorize one set of codes.
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,Coding for inpatient and outpatient services uses different coding guidelines.
None of the above - Correct answer-Coding for inpatient and outpatient services
uses different coding guidelines.
A combination code is a single code used to classify: ____________, or a
diagnosis with an associated secondary process (manifestation), or a diagnosis with
an associated complication.
additional codes
multiple codes
subterm entries
two diagnoses - Correct answer-two diagnoses
To accurately code, it's necessary for you to have in-depth knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease conditions, and pharmacology,
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, along with an understanding of the __________ coding guidelines format and
conventions.
AAPC's Medical Coding Code of Ethics
diagnosis
Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act
ICD-10-CM - Correct answer-ICD-10-CM
There are ___ steps to accurate coding.
4
2
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