Nonessential Modifiers Appear In The Alphabetical Index

Parentheses are used in _____.
Select one:
a. both the Index and Tabular
b. the Index
c. the Tabular
d. the Tabular to identify essential modifiers.

true

The letter "X" in ICD-10-CM can be found in the fifth or sixth character position.
Select one:
True
False

Brackets enclose all but which one of the following?
Select one:
a. essential modifiers
b. explanatory phrases
c. synonyms
d. alternative working

"Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)" represents a ____.
Select one:
a. subcategory
b. section
c. category
d. chapter

The code "L20.83 infantile eczema" represents a ____.
Select one:
a. subcategory
b. section
c. subclassification
d. category

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement aspiration pneumonia is a(n) ____ modifier.
Select one:
a. essential
b. nonessential

tabular

A chronological list of codes divided into chapters based on body system or condition is known as the __________________
List.

false

The EXCLUDES notes give examples of the content of a section of the code book.
Select one:
True
False

false

Colons are used after an incomplete term to identify nonessential modifiers.
Select one:
True
False

true

Some books are updated with replacement pages quarterly and may include references to Coding Clinic articles.
Select one:
True
False

Which statement is NOT true of inclusion terms?
Select one:
a. The terms may be included under certain four- and five-digit codes.
b. These terms are the conditions for which that code number is to be used.
c. An "inclusion note" under a code indicates that the terms excluded from the code are to be coded elsewhere.
d. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive.

The code "L01 impetigo" represents a ____.
Select one:
a. subcategory
b. section
c. category
d. chapter

The EXCLUDES 2 note represents all of the following except _____.
Select one:
a. that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time.
b. that it is a pure excludes note.
c. the note represents "not included here."
d. when the note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together when applicable.

7th

For reporting purposes only codes are permissible, not categories or subcategories, and any applicable ________
character is required.

Nonessential modifiers appears in the Alphabetical Index:
Select one:
a. following a comma ,
b. within parentheses ( )
c. following a colon :
d. within brackets [ ]

The CODE FIRST note _____.
Select one:
a. is used in the Tabular.
b. is used in the Index.
c. is used in both the Index and Tabular.
d. is used in both the Index and Tabular; it gives instruction on sequencing.

____ is/are used in both the Index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure without affecting the code assignment.
Select one:
a. Brackets
b. "Excludes"
c. Parentheses
d. "Includes"

and

When the term _______________________
is used in a narrative statement it represents and/or.

conventions

The _____________________________________________
for the ICD-10-CM are the general rules for use of the classification independent of the guidelines.

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement purulent pneumonia is a(n) ____ modifier.
Select one:
a. essential
b. nonessential

NEC

The _____________________________________________
abbreviation in the Index represents "other specified" when a specific code is not available for a condition and the Index directs the coder to the "other specified" code in the Tabular.

unspecified

Codes titled ______________________________________
are for use when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code.

NOS

The abbreviation _________________________
is the equivalent of unspecified.

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement poorly controlled diabetes is a(n) ____ modifier.
Select one:
a. nonessential
b. essential

The EXCLUDES 1 note _____.
Select one:
a. means "not included here"
b. means "not coded here"
c. indicates that it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together.
d. indicates that at times the assignment of more than one code should occur

What does CPT stand for?
Select one:
a. Chapter Procedure Theory
b. Current Practice Theory
c. Current Procedural Terminology
d. Coding Principals Together

true

A block in ICD-10-CM is a range of categories.
Select one:
True
False

"Infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)" represents a ____.
Select one:
a. chapter
b. section
c. category
d. subcategory

nonessential modifier

A(n) ________________________________________
is a term that is enclosed in parentheses following a main term or a subterm and whose presence or absence has no effect on code assignment.

brackets

_____________________, a form of punctuation, are used in the index to identify manifestation codes in the Alphabetic Index.

The word(s) "____" should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in the title.
Select one:
a. see
b. and
c. with
d. omit code

true

In ICD-10-CM there is an additional index for the External Causes of Injury.
Select one:
True
False

"____" is used in the Alphabetic Index to provide guidance when two conditions are related or have a causal relationship.
Select one:
a. See condition
b. See category
c. Due to
d. And

true

A Type 1 EXCLUDES note is a pure excludes note.
Select one:
True
False

true

There are manifestation codes that DO NOT have "in diseases classified elsewhere" in the title. For such codes, a "use additional code" note will still be present and the rules for sequencing still apply.
Select one:
True
False

true

In ICD-10-CM there are no supplementary classifications.
Select one:
True
False

The point dash appears to signal to the coder that _____.
Select one:
a. the code does not contain additional characters.
b. the code is not fully defined and an X is used for the character value.
c. the code contains a limited number of characters.
d. the code contains a list of options at a level of specificity past the three character category.

subcategories

The ICD-10-CM Tabular contains categories, ___________________________
and codes.

true

All instructional notes that appear in the Index and Tabular must be read and are used as a guide when selecting codes.
Select one:
True
False

true

The SEE ALSO: note refers the coder to another location in the Index when the initial listing does not contain all the necessary information to accurately select a code.
Select one:
True
False

alphabetic index

The ICD-10-CM is divided into the ____________________________________________________, an alphabetical list of terms and their corresponding code.

false

NEC means not elsewhere coded.
Select one:
True
False

true

NOS means not otherwise specified.
Select one:
True
False

with

The word "______________________" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetic order.

The USE ADDITIONAL CODE _____.
Select one:
a. appears in the Index
b. appears in the Tabular
c. appears in both the Index and Tabular.
d. appears in both the Index and Tabular and instructs the coder to assign a second code.

In ICD-10-CM a placeholder of ___ is used as a placeholder at certain 6 character codes to allow for future expansion.
Select one:
a. A
b. Z
c. .-
d. X

false

In ICD-10-CM the final character of a code assignment can never be a letter.
Select one:
True
False

"____" is a reference that instructs coders to look up another term to locate a code for a particular condition.
Select one:
a. Eponym
b. See condition
c. See category
d. And

The code "L05.0 pilonidal cyst and sinus with abscess" represents a ____.
Select one:
a. chapter
b. category
c. section
d. subcategory

true

An "Excludes1 note" under a code indicates that the terms excluded from the code are to be coded elsewhere.
Select one:
True
False

true

There are two types of EXCLUDES notes in ICD-10-CM.
Select one:
True
False

true

When the INCLUDES note appears after the start of a chapter, the note governs the entire chapter.
Select one:
True
False

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement bacterial pneumonia is a(n) ____ modifier.
Select one:
a. essential
b. nonessential

The bolded subterm in the diagnostic statement cortical cataract is a(n) ____ modifier.
Select one:
a. nonessential
b. essential

The note INCLUDES _____.
Select one:
a. defines and or gives examples of the content of a particular category.

b. instructs the coder to reference another section of the Tabular

c. lists nonessential modifiers.

d. indicates that two codes are needed.

alphabetical

The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in __________________ order.

false

he abbreviation NEC is only used in the Index.

Select one:
True
False

due to

"____________________" is used in the Alphabetic Index to provide guidance when two conditions are related or have a causal relationship.