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When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended?
ANSWER: Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare
patient who determines coverage?
ANSWER: Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!?
ANSWER: Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding?
ANSWER: Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to
obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan?
ANSWER: 7
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
ANSWER: Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis?
ANSWER: Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type?
ANSWER: An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the
fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term
for this condition is:
ANSWER: Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called:
ANSWER: Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for?
ANSWER: International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical
modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)?
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ANSWER: The residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the
late effect are coded as secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives?
ANSWER: L50.9
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff
neck, and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and
performs a lumber puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the patient is
admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is
bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED physician?
ANSWER: G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment
of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported?
ANSWER: Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his
etiology is unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to
obtain a right biceps muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported?
ANSWER: M62.81