Coding ICD-9-cm Chapter 2

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1.

The acronym ICD-9-CM means:
- A.
  
  Internal Coding Definitions, 9th Version, Coding Manual
- B.
  
  International Classificationof Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification
- C.
  
  International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision, Coding Manual
- D.
  
  International Classification of Diagnoses, 9th Revision, Coding Modification
2.

The three volumes of ICD-9-CM are:
- A.
  
  Vol. 1- Neoplasm Table, Vol. 2- Hypertension Table, Vol. 3- Index
- B.
  
  Vol. 1- CPT-4, Vol. 2- HCPCS Level II, Vol. 3- CMS 1500
- C.
  
  Vol. 1- Disease: Tabular List, Vol. 2- Disease: Alphabetic Index, Vol. 3- Procedures: Tabular List and Alphabetic Index
- D.
  
  Vol. 1- Alphabetic Index, Vol. 2- Numeric List, Vol. 3- Tabular List
3.

E Codes are used to describe:
- A.
  
  Extenuating circumstances surrounding an injury
- B.
  
  Extra descriptors for coding
- C.
  
  Excercise methods after injury
- D.
  
  External causes of injury/poisoning, site of incident, procedures as cause of abnormal reaction
4.

ICD-9-CM codes are updated at least:
- A.
  
  Annually
- B.
  
  Every even year
- C.
  
  Every odd year
- D.
  
  Never
5.

V codes and V code descriptions are located in:
- A.
  
  CPT-4, Medicine Section
- B.
  
  Volume 3, ICD-9-CM
- C.
  
  Volume 2, ICD-9-CM
- D.
  
  Volume 1, ICD-9-CM
6.

Symbols, abbreviations, punctuation, and notations in ICD-9-CM are called:
- A.
  
  Grammer checks
- B.
  
  Guidelines
- C.
  
  Conventions
- D.
  
  Edits
7.

NEC is the acronym for
- A.
  
  Nothing Else Coded
- B.
  
  Neoplasm behavior Essential for Coding
- C.
  
  Not Elsewhere Classifiable
- D.
  
  Not an Excluded Code
8.

ICD-9-CM codes translate the ___ of services provided from verbal and narrative descriptions to nationally accepted reporting standards
- A.
  
  Treatment plan
- B.
  
  Medical necessity
- C.
  
  Diagnostic code
- D.
  
  Coding conventions
9.

In ICD-9-CM, NOS means:
- A.
  
  Not Otherwise Specified
- B.
  
  No Other Symbol
- C.
  
  No Other Sequence available
- D.
  
  No Other Secondary code
10.

Words contained within the brackets [ ], provide the coder with:
- A.
  
  Opposite phrases
- B.
  
  Incomplete terms
- C.
  
  Synonyms, alternative wording, explanatory phrases, abbreviations
- D.
  
  Modified terms
11.

The colon " : " in the Tabular list tells the coder:
- A.
  
  The terms below complete the term to make it assignable to a given category
- B.
  
  The correct code is found in Volume 3
- C.
  
  The terms are synonyms, alternative wording, or explanatory phrases
- D.
  
  The preceding term is not otherwise specified
12.

A symbol used to identify those codes that are not usually sequenced as the principal diagnosis is called:
- A.
  
  Brackets
- B.
  
  Parenthesis
- C.
  
  Italicized type
- D.
  
  Slanted brackets
13.

In the Alphabetic Index of Volume 2, ICD-9-CM, nonessential modifiers are:
- A.
  
  Two digits appended to the code to modify the meaning
- B.
  
  Alpha-numeric characters that clarify the meaning of the code selection
- C.
  
  Terms enclosed in parenthese that have no effect on the selection of the code listed for the term
- D.
  
  Denotes acute and chronic conditions
14.

Codes that have mandatory fifth digits are:
- A.
  
  Codes that always require a 5th digit to fully describe them
- B.
  
  Codes that use the numbers 1 or 2 as the fifth digit
- C.
  
  Codes that require the use of number 5 in the fifth character
- D.
  
  Codes that require four supporting codes
15.

The Table of Drugs and Chemicals is located in:
- A.
  
  Volume 3
- B.
  
  Volume 2
- C.
  
  Volume 1
- D.
  
  None of the above
16.

The classification not included in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals is
- A.
  
  Primary neoplasm
- B.
  
  Suicide attempt
- C.
  
  Therapeutic use
- D.
  
  Accident
17.

Which of the following is not an adverse effect
- A.
  
  Rash due to drug
- B.
  
  Fever due to drug
- C.
  
  Diabetes mellitus
- D.
  
  Shortness of breath due to drug
18.

All ICD-9-CM codes must be supported by:
- A.
  
  Nonessential modifiers
- B.
  
  Another diagnostic code
- C.
  
  V codes
- D.
  
  Documentation in the medical record
19.

Hospitals use which volume of the ICD-9-CM manual to report services provided to inpatients
- A.
  
  Volume 1
- B.
  
  Volume 2
- C.
  
  Volume 3
- D.
  
  All of the above
20.

ICD-O contains:
- A.
  
  Diagnostic codes for conditions beginning with the number 0
- B.
  
  Morphology of neoplasms
- C.
  
  Other verbiage used in correct coding
- D.
  
  None of the above
21.

This ICD-9-CM manual was developed based on a text by what organization
- A.
  
  American Medical Association
- B.
  
  American Academy of Professional Coders
- C.
  
  World Health Organization
- D.
  
  Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
22.

This ICD-9-CM appendix was deleted
- A.
  
  Appendix A
- B.
  
  Appendix B
- C.
  
  Appendix C
- D.
  
  Appendix D
23.

Another name for the Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services is:
- A.
  
  E codes
- B.
  
  J codes
- C.
  
  V codes
24.

What volume of the ICD-9-CM is used by hospitals to report inpatient procedures?
- A.
  
  Volume 1
- B.
  
  Volume 2
- C.
  
  Volume 3
25.

What organization, in conjunction with the National Center for Health Statistics, is responsible for maintenance of the diagnosis classifications of the ICD-9-CM, Volume 3?
- A.
  
  Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
- B.
  
  Department of Health and Human Services
- C.
  
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration