Chapters 4-5: OST-248 Questions and Answers well Explained Latest 2024/2025 Update 100% Correct.
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Why must coders read all associated code descriptions in the Tabular list? - To match details in the
physician documentation. To be in compliance with rules and guidelines.
What would you find in the front of your code book that defines the rules and directions for accurate
coding? - official gu...
Chapters 4-5: OST-248
Why must coders read all associated code descriptions in the Tabular list? - To match details in the
physician documentation. To be in compliance with rules and guidelines.
What would you find in the front of your code book that defines the rules and directions for accurate
coding? - official guidelines
The code that reports the most important reason for the patient's encounter is called the __________. -
Principal diagnosis
For what type of diagnosis must you code signs and symptoms in an outpatient setting? -
Unconfirmed
The Alphabetic Index lists items by, - Conditions, eponyms, other descriptors
The neoplasm table is a section in the Alphabetic Index that lists codes for - Malignant neoplasms;
Benign neoplasms
What is the purpose of having the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting? -
Codes you report support clear communication. Codes you report are presented in a legal
manner.
Which statement best describes the Table of Drugs and Chemicals section? - Codes for poison and
adverse reactions to medications
When there are no clear notations regarding code sequencing, where in the ICD-10-CM can you find
clarification? - Official Guidelines
For outpatient services, if a physician has been unable to confirm a diagnosis, a coder must report -
signs, symptoms, abnormal tests, or other reasons for the encounter
, The ___________ is the section of the ICD-10-CM book that lists diagnosis by the main word or term to
guide the coder to the correct page. - Index to Diseases
In the neoplasm table, malignant and benign neoplasms are listed by _____________. -
anatomical location
Not elsewhere classifiable may appear in the - Alphabetic index, Tabular list
Which of the following best explains the legends in the Tabular List? - Abbreviation of
explanations of symbols
The Table of Drugs and Chemicals section provides codes related to ____________. - poisoning
Which of the following is an example of an unrelated condition? - past history
What is a systemic conditon? - A condition that affects the entire body
What is usually the cause for a screening test? - the calendar
In the ICD-10-CM, where would you find additional information on symbols from the legends? -
Official guidelines and additional conventions
What are the two principles in becoming a good ICD-10-CM coder? - Abstract the main terms
from documentation. Find external cause codes if needed.
Which of the following is true regarding unrelated conditions? - The physician may include
information that reports a condition unrelated to the encounter.
Which of the following is considered by the physician when a patient has a systemic condition? -
Any and all other conditions of the patient
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