Medical Coding CPC Exam Prep| With Practice Questions and Answers| American Academy of Coding Exam
0 view 0 purchase
Course
CPC certified professional coder
Institution
CPC Certified Professional Coder
Medical Coding CPC Exam Prep| With
Practice Questions and Answers|
American Academy of Coding Exam
Patients receiving a diagnostic service (e.g. ultrasound, MRI, diagnostic colonoscopy), with
additional diagnosis, is reported in what sequence? Report the condition or problem as the
primary...
Medical Coding CPC Exam Prep| With
Practice Questions and Answers|
American Academy of Coding Exam
Patients receiving a diagnostic service (e.g. ultrasound, MRI, diagnostic colonoscopy), with
additional diagnosis, is reported in what sequence? Report the condition or problem as the
primary code to indicate the reason for the test, codes for other diagnosis, like chronic conditions
or history are reported as additional diagnosis.
Patients receiving a diagnostic service, such as an ultrasound, MRI, or diagnostic colonoscopy,
with an additional diagnosis, are reported in what sequence?
Report the condition or problem as the primary code to indicate the reason for the test; codes
for other diagnoses, such as chronic conditions or history, are reported as additional diagnoses.
Who is responsible for providing the ICD-10-CM guidelines?
NCHS and CMS
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela?
The residual condition is coded first, followed by the code for the cause of the late effect as
secondary.
If subterms are not listed in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index (e.g., impending menopause with
no subterm for menopause under impending), what should be coded?
1
, If the subterm is not listed, code the symptoms.
Who are the parties responsible for providing the ICD-10-CM guidelines? NCHS and CMS
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela? The residual condition is coded first,
and the code for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary.
If the subterms are not listed when looking in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index (ex. Impending
menopause, there is no subterm for menopause under impending) then what do you code? If
the subterm is not listed then code the symptoms.
What is an example of an eponym? Paget's disease
When coding for an ambulatory surgical procedure, how is the diagnosis determined? Code
the postoperative diagnosis because it is the most definitive.
If no bilateral code is provided and the condition is bilateral, how are the codes assigned?
Assign separate codes for both left and right sides.
If a bilateral code is provided, and both left and right sides are stated, how are the codes
assigned? You report the bilateral code, do not report two separate codes.
2
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller AceTests. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
