Knowledge Skill Flashcards
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Which of the following is the correct sequencing rule for inpatient coding of a complication that arose during the stay?
Answer: Sequence the condition that prompted admission as principal diagnosis; the complication is secondary
The condition that prompted admission after study is the principal diagnosis; complications that develop during the stay are coded as additional diagnoses.
Category III CPT codes are described as:
Answer: Temporary tracking codes for emerging technologies and services
Category III codes are temporary alphanumeric codes used to collect data on emerging technologies, services, and procedures.
When coding burns in ICD-10-CM, what is the correct sequencing when a patient has both first-degree and third-degree burns at different sites?
Answer: Sequence the third-degree (highest degree) burn first
ICD-10-CM guidelines instruct coders to sequence the burn of highest degree first when multiple burns are present.
Which modifier indicates that a procedure was performed bilaterally when the CPT descriptor is written for a unilateral procedure?
Answer: -50
Modifier -50 is appended to indicate a procedure was performed on both sides of the body during the same operative session.
A provider documents 'diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition.' In ICD-10-CM, how should this be coded?
Answer: E08.- (Diabetes due to underlying condition) with the underlying condition coded first
ICD-10-CM category E08 is used for diabetes due to an underlying condition, which is sequenced after the underlying cause per etiology/manifestation convention.
What is the purpose of the 'Table of Drugs and Chemicals' in ICD-10-CM?
Answer: To help coders identify poisoning, adverse effect, and underdosing codes for substances
The Table of Drugs and Chemicals assists coders in selecting the correct codes for poisonings, adverse effects, and underdosing by substance and intent.
Which CPT add-on code rule must coders always follow?
Answer: Add-on codes must always be reported with the primary procedure code they supplement
Add-on codes (+) are always reported in conjunction with the primary procedure code and are never billed alone.