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Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS A Worktext –

2020, 5th
Full chapter at: https://testbankbell.com/product/test-bank-for-understanding-icd-10-cm-and-icd-10-pcs-
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1. Medical coding is the assignment of codes to indicate the reimbursement amounts for a case.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 12:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 12:24 AM

2. By using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, health care diagnostic and procedural information can be collected,
processed, and analyzed more effectively.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 2:04 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 2:07 AM

3. ICD-10-CM is the abbreviation for International Coding of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 2:07 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 2:10 AM

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4. Morbidity is the rate or frequency of deaths.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 2:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 2:16 AM

5. CMS updates the ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes each quarter of the year.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 2:17 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 2:17 AM

6. CMS funded a project in 2001 to design a procedural coding system. AHIMA was awarded the cont
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 2:18 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 2:21 AM

7. When comparing ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-CM has fewer codes for reporting diseases and injurie
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 2:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 2:26 AM
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8. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS was implemented on October 1, 2015.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:28 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:29 AM

9. Coding plays a critical role in reimbursement of health care services

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:30 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:30 AM

10. The selection of accurate codes has an impact on determining the medical necessity of cases.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:33 AM

11. Which of the following credentials is not obtained through AHIMA?

a. RHIT b. RHIA
c. CCS d. CPC
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:33 AM
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DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:38 AM

12. Which of the following credentials is obtained through AMT?

a. CCS-P b. CPC
c. CMA d. RMA
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:44 AM

13. Which of the following credentials is obtained through AAPC?

a. CCS b. CPC
c. CMA d. RMA
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:49 AM

14. Which of the following credentials is obtained from AHIMA?

a. RMA b. CMA
c. CPC-H d. CHPS
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: M
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:51 AM

15. Which of the following credentials validates a person’s ability to protect health care data privacy and security?
a. CHPS b. CPC
c. RMA d. CMA
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:51 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:52 AM

16. Which of the following organizations collaborates with the Curriculum Review Board of the AAMA to accredit
medical assisting programs?
a. AHIMA b. AAPC
c. CAAHEP d. AMT
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:54 AM

17. The organization that coordinates the modifications of the ICD-10-CM disease classifications is ___________.
a. AHMIA b. AAPC
c. CMS d. NCHS
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:56 AM

18. The updates to the procedural classifications of ICD-10-PCS is completed by _______.

a. AHIMA b. CMS
c. NCHS d. AMT
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:56 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 3:58 AM

19. CCA is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: Certified Coding Associate
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False

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DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 3:58 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:01 AM

20. AAPC is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: American Academy of Professional Coders
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:02 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:04 AM

21. AHIMA is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: American Health Information Management Association.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:04 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:07 AM

22. CPC is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: Certified Professional Coder
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:07 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:09 AM

23. RHIT is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: Registered Health Information Technician
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:10 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:12 AM
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24. CHDA is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: Certified Health Data Analyst
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:14 AM

25. AMBA is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: American Medical Billing Association
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:17 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:18 AM

26. CMA is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: Certified Medical Assistant
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:19 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:20 AM

27. AAMA is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: American Association of Medical Assistants
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:21 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:22 AM

28. CCS is the abbreviation for ____________________.

ANSWER: Certified Coding Specialist

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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:23 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:24 AM

29. CMRS is the abbreviation for _______________________.

ANSWER: Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:25 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:26 AM

30. MAB is the abbreviation for __________________________.

ANSWER: Medical Association of Billers
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:26 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:27 AM

31. CMBS is the abbreviation for ________________________.

ANSWER: Certified Medical Billing Specialist
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:28 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:29 AM

32. CMBS-H is the abbreviation for ______________________.

ANSWER: Certified Medical Billing Specialist for Hospitals
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
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HAS VARIABLES: False

STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:29 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:31 AM

33. Currently, it is anticipated that the Member States of the World Health Organization will begin reporting health data
using ICD-11 in January of ___________________.
ANSWER: 2022
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:32 AM

34. The WHO published ICD-10, which is currently being used in many countries, in __________.
ANSWER: 1992
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:33 AM

35. Discuss the purpose of professional coding associations.

ANSWER: The purpose of professional coding associations is to assist and promote correct coding and
reimbursement. The associations also educate, train, and credential coders. Credentialing
ensures the proper training and education of coders.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: D
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2019 4:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2019 4:35 AM

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