Exam A Flashcards

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What medication is prescribed to cancer patients to eradicate the cancer or for prophylactics?

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Tamoxifen and Anna Stroz all

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The best definition of a medical record for a RADV audit is: 

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Documentation validates, the CMS requested HCC’s, contains all the necessary documentation elements, and has an additional HCC not requested by CMS. The guidelines state that the best medical record contains documentation that support the HCC, and all elements of proper documentation are followed, for example, signed by provider. Proper documentation is the first aspect that must be reviewed to determine the medical record could be considered a best medical record, the proper documentation is determined the additional HCC, which can decrease the amount owed to see a mess with the note makes the best medical record

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Which of the following are reported by provider for beneficiaries in a Medicare advantage plan?

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Providers must report all diagnoses that affect the patients evaluation care and treatment, including nature of the presenting problem. All chronic conditions such as atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes with manifestations, chronic obstructive, pulmonary disease, all active cancer, history on a relevant or past conditions, Z codes factors, and influence health status codes, and or E codes, external causes of injury and poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes Conditions that have resolved should not be coded HCC scores on individual members, determined CMS reimbursement to the plan while not all codes will affect risk scores for risk adjustment. Diagnosis and demographic information should be captured at each face-to-face encounter to obtain health face measure of that members future medical needs. 

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What records would be a good source for a retrospective chart audit? 

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Cardiologist records. Not DME documentation not dietitian, notes, and not RN notes.

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Retrospective audit should include the following attributes:

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Provider, signatures, supporting documentation of the patient’s diagnosis and a date of service

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Which type of audit evaluate appropriate risk scores of patients?

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RADV and AVA risk adjustment date of validation and independent validation, audit or audits used in risk adjustment models to verify submitted diagnoses of patients

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What information is required when submitting documentation to support a diagnosis for a RADVIVA? 

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A single date of service for outpatient records, and the full inpatient set for hospital records when submitting documentation for a Red Eva, the submission should be a single date of service for the physician and other outpatient records and the full hospital record from admission to discharge for inpatient records, supporting a diagnosis

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What is true regarding the CODE assignment for requirement for chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis? 

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The patient should be diagnosed with CKD and is on chronic dialysis Dakota. Simon is supported by the inclusion terms under in 18.6 which state chronic kidney disease rec, chronic, requiring chronic dialysis assign Code 18.6. 

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Joey is prescribed oxycodone for a back injury by his orthopedic surgeon two years ago. The surgeon documents that he would like to try another medication to dull the pain. Joey attempts to change to the newer medication but there’s breakthrough pain and he goes back to the oxycodone. Would CODE from category F 11.2 be appropriate?

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No, the surgeon did not document that Joey was dependent on the oxycodone if the patient is prescribed a narcotic for long-term use and the provider does not document drug dependence a sign code Z 79.891 long-term current use of opiate analgesic

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Diagnosis must be made on face-to-face encounters between members and an approved provider, such as an MD, PA or MP and status conditions like a below the knee amputation must be assessed and documented in order for payment adjustments to be received. How often should a provider see and assess a patient and a calendar year to validate amputation status?

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Once a year to evaluate amputation status

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APEG tube is:

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Percutaneous, endoscopic, gastronomy, and a G-tube and a gastronomy

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A patient is here for follow up. She was seen in the ER two weeks ago where she had an MRI of the brain which showed significant cerebral arterial sclerosis. She was diagnosed with a TIA. She has been experiencing slight memory loss. Select the correct codes.

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I 67.2 and Z 86.73 cerebral arterial sclerosis is the correct primary code the personal history TIA code Z 86.73 is reported as the second Code memory loss are 41.3 would not be reported as a symptom

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Patient is here for a follow up after her dialysis yesterday. What is the ICD 10 CM code for presence of an AV fistula for dialysis?

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Z99.2

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A patient presents for routine check up of his hypertensive heart failure. He is to continue with his current medication and diet. Select the diagnosis codes.

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I 11.050.9 there is a causal relationship between hypertension and heart failure report code 11.0 the heart failure is reported as a second code, because the instructional note under code 11.0, which indicates to use additional code to identify type of heart failure.

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A 54-year-old man presents for his routine follow up after renal transplant two years ago. The patient has CKD stage two and reports no other complaints, assigned the correct codes:

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The guidelines indicate the president of CKD after transplant a loan does not constitute a transplant complication. Also, there is an instructional note below Code in 18 in the tabular list, indicating to use additional code to report a transplant status.

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A type two diabetic presents with an insulin pump malfunction. What are the correct codes:

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The guidelines indicate insulin pump malfunctions are coded to T 85.6 insulin pump malfunctions can be underdose or overdose of medication with the documentation that is non-specific such as this the only known element is pump malfunction Z 79.4 for a long-term current use of insulin is not reported separately. The complication code for the insulin pump captures the long-term drug therapy. Good to know, what you mean

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What is the correct ICD 10 CM code for a patient with COPD exacerbation?

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J 44.1

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The patient had hip replacement surgery three days ago. The provider documents the patient has had a iatrogenic zero cerebral vascular infarction due to recent hip replacement surgery during her current hospital stay. I signed the appropriate code for the cardiovascular event:

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 the guideline indicates cerebral vascular infarction that occurs of a medical intervention is coded based on whether it was interoperative or post procedural this was post procedural look in the ICD 10 alphabetic index for stroke post procedure/following other surgery referring you to 97.821 the tabular list for subcategory on 97.8 indicates to use an additional code if applicable to further specify the disorder, we have not been given further information such the location of the infarction, so no other code is required

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The which ICD 10 codes selection is reported for a nursing home patient with severe dementia, often caught wandering off from the floor?

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The alphabetic index look for dementia/severe/with/behavioral disturbances/specified NEC for the wandering associated with dementia look for wandering/in diseases classified elsewhere referring you to Z 91.83. And FO3 point C18. 

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Patient presents to the OB for routine obstructive care. The nurse takes a patient’s blood pressure and reads 140/80 the position sees the patient and documents the following assessment and plan AP: hypertension, transient, check BP at home daily and return to clinic in two days for nurse BP check I signed the correct ICD 10 CM CODE.

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The guidelines indicate to assign a code from category zero 13 for transient, hypertension and pregnancy. The trimester and the weeks of gestation are not documented resulting in the use of unspecified codes. 

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Faults false

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Conditions listed on the problem list for a diabetic patient or coded as complication of the diabetes. This is faults conditions listed on. The problem. List are not coded as complications of the diabetes unless the documentation supports the cause of relationship.

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What is the correct ICD 10 CM code for uncertain gastrointestinal stromal tumor?

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In the index look for tumor/stromal/gastrointestinal/uncertain behavior coders are referred to D 48.1

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A 66-year-old male patient with aids presents with a new onset, shortness of breath. Test confirm the patient has pneumocytes Isani pneumonia select the appropriate diagnosis codes:

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The official god indicates that if a patient is admitted with an HIV related condition, you first sequence B 20 followed by the code for HIV related condition. Shortness of breath is a symptom of the pneumonia and not reported.

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Moderate cathartic posture of the thoracic spine noted with osteoporosis on antibiotic therapy. What codes are reported

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The patient is diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis in the alphabetic index. Look for osteoporosis/postmenopausal. Next report report the vitamin D deficiency look for deficiency/vitamin/D a code for calcium absorption is not reported because the condition is documented as suspected verify Coach selection in the tabular list.

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Long question

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The patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism and obesity as documented. The obesity is unspecified a code reported for the BMI that was documented in the exam is significant to report with the diagnosis of obesity. The patient has a family, history of hypertension and MI it is not the patient’s condition. 

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Long question

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The indication for the procedure is a skin ulcer on the right thigh with fat layer exposed the patient has two chronic diseases, diabetes, too, and hypertension, which are reported there is a casual relationship between diabetes and the skin ulcer looking ICD 10 CM alphabetic index for diabetes with skin ulcer any referring to E 11.622

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Long question

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The patient is diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary emboli and deep vein thrombosis of the left by he has a history of previous pulmonary embolism and use of Coumadin. Look in the code alphabetic index for embolism pulmonary referring you to 26.99. Next look in the alphabetic index for thrombosis vein, deep thigh referring you to 824Y this requires a six character to identify the laterality. The correct code is R8 2.4 Y2 next look in the alphabetic index for his Story of personal pulmonary embolism referring you to Z 86.711 in the tabular list. The category code is I 26 there is an exclude to instructional note that list the Z 8611 code meaning if the patient has both conditions both can be reported in the alphabetic index look for a long-term current prophylactic drug therapy use of anticoagulant referring you to Z 79.01 to all the codes in the tabular list to verify the code descriptions.

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Long question

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In the HPI the provider documents, the patient has non-insulin requiring diabetes without complications and the medication list is documented that the patient is being treated with insulin prior to reporting Z 79.4 query the provider. There is conflicting information regarding whether the patient is being treated with insulin.

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 On this date here to follow up on her atrial fibrillation no new problems. Feeling well. Medication’s are reviewed and consistent with the medication’s that she was discharged home. Blood pressure 110/64 pulse is regular at 72. Neck is supple. Chest is clear. Cardiac normal sinus rhythm. A chronic atrial fibrillation, currently stable. P prothrombin follow up with myself in one month sooner if necessary if has any other problems in the meantime, will also check a creatine and potassium today electronically signed M Jones MD based based on the review of the medical record what discrepancy would a coder identify?

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Based on the patient’s diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, and the ordering of PT, it is likely that the patient is being treated with Coumadin without the medication list available to validate a code for long-term use of anticoagulants cannot be reported.

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You are reviewing provider documentation for risk adjusted diagnosis so you can provide feedback to the provider. You are looking to validate diabetic neuropathy using the providers progress note from an office visit earlier in the year. The provider documented DM with neuropathy controlled, current meds, continue current meds in the body of the progress note. You should inform the provider: 

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The diagnostic statement does identify the causal relationship

31
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What is an effective way to review documentation deficiencies with a provider?

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Provide the provider examples of his or her documentation, and suggested improvements.

32
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What information is usually documented by the provider during the patient history?

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The history includes the chief complaint, HPI,ROS and PFSH the providers observations of the patient is a component of the physical exam 

33
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How are resolved conditions coded?

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Resolve conditions are reported as history of when app

34
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Which of the following statements are true regarding the prostate it is part of the male reproductive system. It helps make and store Seminole fluid. It makes testosterone. It is a part of the female urinary system. 

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It is part of the male reproductive system, and it helps make and store Seminole fluid

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Which organ is or are contained in the thoracic cavity, heart, stomach, lungs, hypothalamus

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The thoracic cavity contains the heart and the lungs

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Which of the following is fault regarding arteriosclerosis 

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It affects veins. Off of sclerosis, or hardening of the arteries is a condition in which black builds up inside. The arteries plaque is made up of cholesterol fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium and fiber, in a clothing of material in the blood veins are not affected by this.

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Predictive models are used to identify people who are at high risk of chronic illness having higher medical claims. What can a provider do with this information to decrease the medical cost? One developed disease management education programs to involve clinical staff to help coordination and care three refer patients with chronic illnesses to be treated by another provider for determine the return on investment when referring to a specialist for chronic illnesses.

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Predictive mod link can help providers identify patients with chronic illnesses, who would benefit from disease management, education and coordination of care.

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If you were using a predictive model, and the results were: the member had a DME claim for oxygen the member had an RX claim for a bronco dilator. The member had a medical claim which included a PFT which diagnosis would you predict this member has

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Emphysema. Patients with emphysema are treated with medication such as bronchodilators and inhaled steroids treatments also include pulmonary rehab, nutrition, therapy and supplemental oxygen typical test, run for emphysema include chest, x-ray lab test, and lung function test.

39
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Data mining is performed to:

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Identified data that might be related to patient risk scores. Data min is performed to evaluate all aspects known on each member patient to ensure that all potential risk is identified so that all necessary healthcare may be potentially planned.

40
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Which CODE said is used for HCC coding?

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Ice 10cm

41
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Which statement is true regarding hierarchies? A used exclusively by CMS for a Medicare advantage. Plans. B mandated to be used for all Medicaid payment models. See utilized by some private payers. D all of the above.

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Hi Arkie are used in Medicare, some Medicaid models, and commercial models for payment. 

42
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What does CMS is star rating program monitor?

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Performance of Medicare advantage plans.

43
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Which risk adjustment model is used by Medicaid programs

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Cdps

44
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Long question

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When a patient is diagnosed with a with chronic hepatitis and hepta pulmonary syndrome, HCC 27 is used

45
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Long question

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The only diagnosis the patient has that affects the HCC risk adjustment value is E 11.9 typically acute illnesses are not relevant for HCC risk adjustment. Coding examples of these conditions include URIUTIO -itis media impact the curcumin, cold, viral syndrome and sinusitis.

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Which of the following general statements is not true regarding risk adjustment practices and star quality ratings?

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 from a data discovery, perspective, risk, adjustment, and quality measures are inseparable, which is not true. True: healthcare plans with four-door quality ratings can still improve their stars score because the highest rating is a five. Prospective members can review Medicare advantage plan star quality rating prior to enrollment. Quality measures like star ratings and Heus have no correlation with medical record information that is collected in support of risk adjustment.

47
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Which statement is coded as a history of condition?

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Patient presents for a follow up of hypertension. She has a history of breast cancer.

48
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Which medical records can be submitted for HCC validation? One physical office, progress, note, two outpatient hospital, three critical access hospital, four laboratory, test, results, five diagnostic x-rays.

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Laboratory reports and radiology reports cannot be submitted for HCC validation so only physicians office, progress note, outpatient hospital, note, and critical access hospital notes can be used for HCC validation.

49
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Which element would not be taken into consideration for predictive, modeling and risk adjustment?

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The number of years of patient has been covered under Medicare advantage

50
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Which provider is not an approved provider for diagnosis code capture under the SCC model? 

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Registered nurse. LCSW, C, RN,A, and podiatrist are all acceptable.