ICD-10 CM Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated)

ICD-10 CM Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) Status post below the knee amputation (right) is coded as: - answerZ89.51 Open wound codes are used for surgical wounds, nontraumatic wounds, and ulcers. - answerFalse An open fracture includes: - answercompound missile puncture all of the above The most common causes of spinal cord injury are motor vehicle accidents. - answerTrue A superficial injury is always coded in addition to any more serious injury at the same site. - answerFalse It is appropriate to add codes identifying blood vessel injuries in addition to fractures and dislocations. - answerTrue A common cause of a pathologic fracture in female patients is: - answerosteoporosis If a fracture is not specified as open or closed, it is coded as a(n): - answerclosed fracture Most injuries are diagnosed with the use of - answerimaging procedures such as x-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound LOC stands for: - answerloss of consciousness The patient (civilian) has chronic posttraumatic stress syndrome following a terrorist attack, subsequent encounter. - answerF43.12, Y38.9x2S All of the following are symptoms of fat embolism syndrome EXCEPT ____. - answerdecreased temperature An open fracture occurs when the bone is broken but the skin remains intact. - answerfalse In ICD-10-CM, if a fracture is not specified, it is coded to nondisplaced. - answertrue Which of the following is NOT a common site for a laceration? - answerStomach External cause codes identify ____. - answerthe activity at the time of the event the cause of an injury the intent or place of occurrence all of the above (all of the above) A ____ is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament. - answersprain All of the following are true of external cause codes EXCEPT they capture____. - answerhow to screen patients In ICD-10-CM, there are more Instructional notes for the coder to also code any associated injuries. - answerTrue When coding injuries, assign separate codes for each injury unless a combination code is provided. - answerTrue Small piece of grass from mowing lawn at a single-family house stuck on right cornea. Grass was removed. Assign injury and procedure codes only. - answerT15.01xA, 08C8XZZ Patient was seen with an abrasion with laceration of the left knee, initial encounter. Assign only the injury code. - answerS81.012A The patient was admitted for observation after an accident at work. The patient, who does construction work, fell into a pit but was quickly rescued by co-workers. CT scan and x-rays were taken to evaluate for internal injury. No respiratory issues were noted. On the following morning, the patient had no complaints and was discharged to home. Discharge Diagnosis: Contusion on forehead. - answerZ04.2, S00.83xA, W17.2xxA, Y92.69, Y99.0 The patient was the driver in an ATV rollover. The patient was intoxicated at the time of the accident and was not wearing a helmet. There was no LOC. CT of the head revealed a small subdural hemorrhage. The patient was observed closely for any change in mental status, and neurology was consulted. There was no need for operative intervention at this time. The patient was stable and was given instructions for follow-up. - answerS06.5x0A, F10.129, V86.59xA In ICD-10-CM, complications of a fracture such as malunion or nonunion are reported with seventh character extensions for subsequent care with nonunion or malunion. - answerTrue When the primary injury is to the blood vessels or nerves, that injury should be sequenced first. - answerTrue A patient suffered a blowout fracture 1 week ago and is being seen by an orthopedic consultant. Assign only the injury code. - answerS02.3xxA