quiz week 1

Question 1
Fluid overload is a sign that is integral to congestive heart failure. It should not be coded separately.
True
False
5 points
Question 2
A sore throat is considered a symptomless disease.
True
False
5 points
Question 3
A common coding guideline includes both the alphabetic index and the tabular list when locating and assigning a code.
True
False
5 points
Question 4
A departure from the previous 100 years of disease classification that uses 3-7 digit alphanumeric codes is called
ICD-11
ICD alphanumeric 6
ICD-10
ICD-9.20
Mortality classification
5 points
Question 5
According to the CMS there are 3 main types of physical examinations that can be performed by your doctor.
True
False
5 points
Question 6
Rules for diagnosis coding consist of:
conventions and general coding guidelines
selection of principal diagnosis for inpatients
reporting additional diagnoses for inpatients
reporting guidelines for outpatient services
all of the above
5 points
Question 7
Supplementary V codes provide a way to identify how and where an injury or accident happened.
True
False
5 points
Question 8
A doctor can make a diagnosis based on symptoms.
True
False
5 points
Question 9
Sanitation and hygiene were the two greatest contributors to the spread of the Black Death.
True
False
5 points
Question 10
Some of the information obtained during the physical exam is noted solely by observation.
True
False
5 points
Question 11
The Bertillon classification was the first standard system implemented internationally.
True
False
5 points
Question 12
In 1986 new codes were assigned for AIDS and HIV.
True
False
5 points
Question 13
It is fine to use multiple codes even if a combination code describing all elements exists.
True
False
5 points
Question 14
Z codes are used
to verify services
in situations where health services are utilized by a person who does not have an illness or injury
only when someone receives a vaccination
in situations where a person has a terminal illness
none of the above
5 points
Question 15
The principal diagnosis:
is the chief reason for the admission of the hospital for care
refers to inpatients only
refers to outpatients only
1 and 2
none of the above
5 points
Question 16
The first-listed diagnosis refers to the condition problem or reason for an outpatient visit/encounter that is shown to be chiefly responsible for provided services.
True
False
5 points
Question 17
The rules for diagnosis coding in the US are developed and approved by the ________________ ____________ for ICD-9-CM.
5 points
Question 18
Medical coding can best be described as a two-step process.
True
False
5 points
Question 19
William Farr is best known for inventing the Cullen disease classification.
True
False
5 points
Question 20
When coding it is not necessary to use both the alphabetic index and the tabular list when locating and assigning a code.
True
False