quiz week 1

Question 1Fluid overload is a sign that is integral to congestive heart failure. It should not be coded separately.TrueFalse5 points   Question 2A sore throat is considered a symptomless disease.TrueFalse5 points   Question 3A common coding guideline includes both the alphabetic index and the tabular list when locating and assigning a code.TrueFalse5 points   Question 4A 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 classification5 points   Question 5According to the CMS there are 3 main types of physical examinations that can be performed by your doctor.TrueFalse5 points   Question 6Rules 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 above5 points   Question 7Supplementary V codes provide a way to identify how and where an injury or accident happened.TrueFalse5 points   Question 8A doctor can make a diagnosis based on symptoms.TrueFalse5 points   Question 9Sanitation and hygiene were the two greatest contributors to the spread of the Black Death.TrueFalse5 points   Question 10Some of the information obtained during the physical exam is noted solely by observation.TrueFalse5 points   Question 11The Bertillon classification was the first standard system implemented internationally.TrueFalse5 points   Question 12In 1986 new codes were assigned for AIDS and HIV.TrueFalse5 points   Question 13It is fine to use multiple codes even if a combination code describing all elements exists.TrueFalse5 points   Question 14Z 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 above5 points   Question 15The 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 above5 points   Question 16The 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.TrueFalse5 points   Question 17The rules for diagnosis coding in the US are developed and approved by the ________________      ____________ for ICD-9-CM. 5 points   Question 18Medical coding can best be described as a two-step process.TrueFalse5 points   Question 19William Farr is best known for inventing the Cullen disease classification.TrueFalse5 points   Question 20When coding, it is not necessary to use both the alphabetic index and the tabular list when locating and assigning a code.TrueFalse