CCS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CCS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Data, people, and process along with combination of hardware, software, and communications technology are components of a(n): - Answer-Information system Healthcare information exchanges facilitate: - Answer-Seamless transfer of patient care data Digital signatures are: - Answer-Cryptography that ensures a document is authentic All of the following are considered malicious software (malware) except: A. Computer virus B. Spyware C. Backdoor D. Bus typology - Answer-D. Bus typology Clinical information systems are used primarily for: - Answer-Patient care Based on the AHIMA Code of Ethics, which of the following is not considered an ethical activity? A. Coding Audits B. Educational purposes within the department C. Reviewing the history and physical of a coworker when not part of work assignment D. Completion of code assignment. - Answer-C. Reviewing the history and physical of coworker when not part of work assignment. Coding compliance polices should include: - Answer-Facility-specific documentation requirements Under HIPPA Standards for Code Sets, the sets of codes used to encode the diagnoses and procedures, data elements, and medical concepts must be used in: - Answer-Electronic claim only MS-DRG assignment is based on information that includes: - Answer-1. Diagnoses (principal and secondary) 2. Surgical procedures (principal and secondary) 3. Diagnostic-related group (DRG) weight 4. Discharge disposition or status 5. Presence of major or other complications and comorbidities (MCC or CC as secondary diagnosis)