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One of the major changes in ICD-10 is that code extensions were added for injuries and external causes of injuries.

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In ICD-10, the selection of the final code must in some cases include which character found only in the tabular list? A)5th B)6th C)7th D)8th

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In ICD-10, the notation "Excludes 2" means that the code excluded: A)may be reported with the listed code as a second condition. B)should never be used with the listed code. C)is rarely used with the listed code. D)is always used with the listed code.

The ICD-10-PCS is a system of __________ codes used to report hospital inpatient services.

A conversion tool is used to: A)transfer data from a paper to electronic format. B)provide the means for file encryption for data security purposes. C)assist in transitioning data from one format or system to another. D)perform higher mathematical functions.

ICD-10 codes can include two more characters than the maximum number of characters in ICD-9 codes.

One professional organization that is offering a free online conversion tool for students and healthcare professionals is the: A)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. B)World Health Organization. C)3M. D)American Academy of Professional Coders.

Explain how a placeholder character is used in ICD-10-CM.

ICD-10-CM will be used to report diagnoses in which of the following settings? A)Physician offices B)Hospital inpatient and outpatient departments C)Clinics and ambulatory surgical centers D)All of the above

Health __________ is the professional field that involves the creation and maintenance of medical and health records.

What changes made in ICD-10-CM affect the reporting of diabetes mellitus?

What is a placeholder? A)A character or digit in a certain position that allows for future expansion B)A temporary code used until the final code is approved C)A medical coder who has not received certification D)A crosswalk listing directly linking one code to another

Which current coding system will ICD-10 replace? A)ICD-9-CM Volume 1 B)ICD-9-CM Volume 2 C)ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 and 2 D)HCPCS

The higher level of specificity of ICD-10 codes allows for: A)faster claims payment. B)greater richness of data for analysis. C)limited use for medical research. D)more automated claims processing.

How many characters are used in ICD-10 codes? A)2 to 4 B)3 to 5 C)2 to 8 D)3 to 7

A crosswalk is an example of a(n) __________ tool.

ICD-10-PCS procedure codes contain seven alphanumeric characters.

ICD-10 codes encompass location, as in right side, left side, or bilateral (both sides), a new feature referred to as: A)generality. B)specificity. C)laterality. D)directionality.

The second step in locating an ICD-10 code is to: A)locate the term in the alphabetic index. B)verify the term in the tabular listing. C)read all relevant notations that appear in the alphabetic index. D)read all relevant notations that appear in the tabular listing.

To assist with the conversion from ICD-9 to ICD-10, what policy was put in place in regard to both code sets? A)A partial freeze on coding changes B)A complete freeze on coding changes C)Elimination of 20% of existing codes D)Elimination of 30% of existing codes