Question 1

ICD-10-CM updates contain additional codes, __________ codes, and __________ codes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ICD-10-CM updates contain additional codes, __________ codes,...

Question 2

In a closed system such as the ICD-10-CM system, a disease or condition can be classified only in ____ location(s) .

Accepted Answer

A)  one
B)  two
C)  three
D)  fourE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Coded data are used for various purposes. List three of these purposes.

Accepted Answer

Coded data are used to purchase more equ...

Question 4

ICD-10-CM/PCS can be updated _________ times each year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ICD-10-CM/PCS can be updated _________ times each...

Question 5

The ICD-10-CM classification system is a closed system composed of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diseases
B)  symptoms
C)  injuries
D)  all of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Work for ICD-10-CM began in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1963
B)  1973
C)  1983
D)  1993E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Medical coding

Accepted Answer

A)  Has more than 155,000 members and was started in 1981
B)  Translating diagnoses and procedures into special alphanumeric characters for the purpose of statistically capturing data
C)  Grouping like items together for easy storage and retrieval
D)  To maintain credentials, coders must earn these
E)  Published by the College of American Pathologists, the most up-to-date system of nomenclatureF) The current coding classification system in use in the United StatesG) None of the above
H) C) and F)

Question 8

Which of the following would NOT be studied through the use of ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patterns of disease
B)  Causes of pregnancy
C)  Disease epidemics
D)  Causes of mortalityE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which organization is NOT responsible for the maintenance of ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 
B)  American Academy of Professional Coders (AAP
C)  
C)  American Hospital Association (AH
A)  
D)  American Health Information Management Association (AHIM
A)  E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Clinical Modification (CM)  was developed in ____ by the United States to more accurately capture morbidity data for study within the United States and operative and diagnostic procedures that were not included in the original publication of ICD.

Accepted Answer

A)  1877
B)  1947
C)  1977
D)  1997E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A nomenclature is a system of ____ as used in preferred terminology.

Accepted Answer

A)  diseases
B)  procedures
C)  conditions
D)  namesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Without the __________ system, the comparison of data would be impossible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Without the __________ system, the comparison of...

Question 13

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-AAPC

Accepted Answer

A)  Has more than 155,000 members and was started in 1981
B)  Translating diagnoses and procedures into special alphanumeric characters for the purpose of statistically capturing data
C)  Grouping like items together for easy storage and retrieval
D)  To maintain credentials, coders must earn these
E)  Published by the College of American Pathologists, the most up-to-date system of nomenclatureF) The current coding classification system in use in the United StatesG) C) and F)
H) A) and D)

Question 14

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-CCS

Accepted Answer

A)  American Academy of Professional Coders
B)  Certified Coding Specialist
C)  American Hospital Association
D)  National Center for Health Statistics
E)  Registered Health Information TechnicianF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

ICD-10-CM stands for __________.

Accepted Answer

International Classi...

Question 16

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-AAPC

Accepted Answer

A)  American Academy of Professional Coders
B)  Certified Coding Specialist
C)  American Hospital Association
D)  National Center for Health Statistics
E)  Registered Health Information TechnicianF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Procedures for processing claim rejections should be included in a coding compliance plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Classification systems

Accepted Answer

A)  Has more than 155,000 members and was started in 1981
B)  Translating diagnoses and procedures into special alphanumeric characters for the purpose of statistically capturing data
C)  Grouping like items together for easy storage and retrieval
D)  To maintain credentials, coders must earn these
E)  Published by the College of American Pathologists, the most up-to-date system of nomenclatureF) The current coding classification system in use in the United StatesG) E) and F)
H) A) and F)

Question 19

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-ICD-10-CM

Accepted Answer

A)  Has more than 155,000 members and was started in 1981
B)  Translating diagnoses and procedures into special alphanumeric characters for the purpose of statistically capturing data
C)  Grouping like items together for easy storage and retrieval
D)  To maintain credentials, coders must earn these
E)  Published by the College of American Pathologists, the most up-to-date system of nomenclatureF) The current coding classification system in use in the United StatesG) B) and D)
H) D) and F)

Question 20

The ____ Bills of Mortality in the 17th century was the first attempt to statistically gather data on disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paris
B)  London
C)  France
D)  EnglandE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: The Rationale for and History of Coding

Match each definition to one of the following items. -AAPC

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Clinical Modification (CM) was developed in ____ by the United States to more accurately capture morbidity data for study within the United States and operative and diagnostic procedures that were not included in the original publication of ICD.

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The ____ Bills of Mortality in the 17th century was the first attempt to statistically gather data on disease.

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A nomenclature is a system of ____ as used in preferred terminology.

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Match each definition to one of the following items. -Medical coding

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In a closed system such as the ICD-10-CM system, a disease or condition can be classified only in ____ location(s) .

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Match each definition to one of the following items. -ICD-10-CM

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The ICD-10-CM classification system is a closed system composed of ____.

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Coded data are used for various purposes. List three of these purposes.

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Match each definition to one of the following items. -CCS

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Which of the following would NOT be studied through the use of ICD-10-CM?

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ICD-10-CM updates contain additional codes, __________ codes, and __________ codes.

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Match each definition to one of the following items. -Classification systems

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ICD-10-CM/PCS can be updated _________ times each year.

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Procedures for processing claim rejections should be included in a coding compliance plan.

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ICD-10-CM stands for __________.

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Match each definition to one of the following items. -AAPC

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Without the __________ system, the comparison of data would be impossible.

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Work for ICD-10-CM began in ____.

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Which organization is NOT responsible for the maintenance of ICD-10-CM?

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