AIS08 Structure and
Guidelines Ch 2-7 for CAISS
exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
AIS Parentheses ( ) tell a coder what? - Answer: contain a synonym or definition
What does the AIS single digit severity number indicate? - Answer: The "average patient" who sustains
the coded injury as their only injury
Is death a part of the severity code? - Answer: No
Italics means what in the AIS book? - Answer: This wording format is used for proper names, anatomical
structures and OIS grades.
Semicolon ; means what in the AIS book? - Answer: This formatting separates injuries that are
comparable in severity
Boxed Bold Type means what in the AIS book? - Answer: This formatting contains directives to assist the
coder in appropriate use of specific descriptions.
[Bracket] means what in the AIS book? - Answer: Contains inclusionary or exclusionary information
What is the AIS ordinal scale? - Answer: 1. minor
2. moderate
3. serious
4. severe
5. critical
6. maximum (not necessarily fatal)
Guidelines Ch 2-7 for CAISS
exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
AIS Parentheses ( ) tell a coder what? - Answer: contain a synonym or definition
What does the AIS single digit severity number indicate? - Answer: The "average patient" who sustains
the coded injury as their only injury
Is death a part of the severity code? - Answer: No
Italics means what in the AIS book? - Answer: This wording format is used for proper names, anatomical
structures and OIS grades.
Semicolon ; means what in the AIS book? - Answer: This formatting separates injuries that are
comparable in severity
Boxed Bold Type means what in the AIS book? - Answer: This formatting contains directives to assist the
coder in appropriate use of specific descriptions.
[Bracket] means what in the AIS book? - Answer: Contains inclusionary or exclusionary information
What is the AIS ordinal scale? - Answer: 1. minor
2. moderate
3. serious
4. severe
5. critical
6. maximum (not necessarily fatal)
