1. When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
ANS-Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
2. If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a
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1. When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
ANS-Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
2. If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a
Medicare patient who determines coverage? - ANS-Medicare administrative
contractor (MAC)
3. MAC stands for what!? - ANS-Medicare administrative contractor
4. What is the definition of coding? - ANS-Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
5. How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? -
ANS-7
6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS-Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
7. What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS-Neuromuscular junction
8. The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - ANS-An
incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during
delivery
9. A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The
medical term for this condition is: - ANS-Orchiepididymitis
10.A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS-Thyrotoxicosis
11.What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS-International classification of diseases -
10th revised - clinical modification
12.What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - ANS-The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are
coded as secondary
13.What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANS-L50.9
14.20-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? - ANS-G03.9
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