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1. How often are Category II codes implemented and released?

Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAPlacenta previa with hemorrhageAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

2. With regard to implementation of ICD-10-CM, all of these are correct:

ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Placenta previa with hemorrhageNot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

3. During inpt hospitalization, chest x-ray done to eval chronic cough revealed asymptomatic compression fracture of lumbar vertebrae, but no further eval was undertaken. The coder should:

Placenta previa with hemorrhageAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

4. Pt adm with hemorrhage due to placenta previa w/twin pgs. Pt had 2 prior C-section deliveries. Emergency C-Section was performed due to hemorrhage. Assign PD:

Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Placenta previa with hemorrhageICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAA

5. When one lesion is biopsied and a different lesion is excised, and the excision code states 'with or without biopsy', how is this episode coded?

ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAcode the excision only, and attached -59 for Distinct Procedural ServiceNot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

6. 78yo pt adm w/SOB and chest x-ray reveals infiltrates in lung with pleural effusion. Pt has hx of hypertension w/left ventricular hypertrophy and given Lasix to relieve SOB, which it does. What is prob PD?

ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAACHF includes SOB and pleural effusion and since these are the main reason for adm, it is the probable PDAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

7. Pt has nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain due to acute cholecystitis. Phys doc the following on DS: Acute cholecystitis, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. What is correct coding?

As needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Acute cholecystitisNot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAA

8. Pt tx in ED for swollen knee and aspiration of the joint was performed. Pt was discharged home. It is imp to make sure that what is doc and captured for billing purposes?

ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAAll services provided including dx and tx procedures, as well as phys services.As needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

9. 84yo woman adm and discharged w/hemiplegia and aphasia. CT scan of brain revealed acute cerebral infarction and poss small brain mass, and after further testing, pt was discharged w/final dx of acute cerebral infarction, so what cond(s) should be coded?

Acute cerebral infarction, hemiplegia, and aphasiaAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAA

10. 45yo woman underwent carotid bypass and experienced significant BP drop during surgery. Doc suggested pt may have had an MI. According to guidelines, what should coding professional do?

Query phys to determine if there was a complication of surgeryNot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

11. What are the parts of an information system?

As needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Data - People - Processes - Hardware - Software - Communications technologyICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

12. 23 yo female admitted for shock following tx of miscarriage and path report from prev admit reveals pt had no decidua or POC in tissue removed. Encounter would be coded as:

Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txO08.9 = complication following abortion and ectopic and molar pregnancies since miscarriage was dealt with in a prior episode of careICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

13. 2 areas of doc'n in the med record that are significant areas of focus of accrediting agencies are:

ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txTimeliness and legibility of med docsAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

14. What is not a function of outpt code editor (OCE)?

Determining pymt-related conds that req direct reference to ICD-10-CM codesAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

15. Suicide attempt w/overdoes of Percocet; how should this be coded?

Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txT40.2X2AICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

16. Definition of a radical lymph node dissection:

most or all of the lymph nodes in the tumor area are removedICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

17. MS-DRG assignment is based on what information?

Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Diagnoses, principal and secondary | Surgical procedures, principal and secondary | Discharge disposition or status | Presence of major or other complications/comorbidities as secondary diagnosesICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAA

18. The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) has resulted in the use of edits in:

As needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txMedicare Part B claims processing software

19. When coding a documented ventilator associated pneumonia, VAP, what codes should be assigned?

ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAThe specific code for ventilator associated pneumonia is coded first, and the organism code, if known, is coded as secondaryAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

20. Data consistency means that the data is:

21. 56 yo woman admitted to acute-care facility from SNF and has multiple sclerosis and hypertension. During course of hospitalization, decubitus ulcer is found and debrided at bedside by phys. There is no typed op report and no path report. The coder should:

As needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Query healthcare provider who performed px to determine if debridement was excisional as coders are encouraged to work with physicians, healthcare providers to ensure documentation is very specific and clarifiedNot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAA

22. What is indirect medical education or IME?

a percentage add-on payment for each Medicare discharge under IPPSICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

23. Data warehousing to form clinical repositories is undertaken by merging insurance members' claims and clinical data, so data mining assists with what?

ICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAAProviding feedback to patients since data mining is the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new informationAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not tx

24. What is assigned to CPT codes to indicate whether serv or procedure will be reimb under the OPPS?

Payment status indicatorsICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAANot assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txAs needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"

25. In outpt surgery, PTCA completed w/insertion of drug-eluting stent in left circumflex artery and non-drug-eluting stent inserted into left anterior desc artery of 56yo female; Assign correct code:

As needed throughout the year; these updates can be obtained by accessing the AMA website and entering the term category II codes" into the site's search engine"Not assigned a code for fracture since it is asymptomatic and it was not txICD-10-CM was developed by NCHS; it was implemented on 10/1/15; was already being used by death certificate coding in US; the process of adopting ICD-10-CM is specified in HIPAA92920-LC, PTCA; single major coronary artery or branch (Left circumflex coronary artery modifier) | 92921-LD, each add'l branch of major coronary artery (list separately in add'l to code for primary procedure) (Left anterior desc coronary artery modifier)

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