Outpatient Coding

Question 1

Code to the highest?

Answer 1

Specificity

Question 2

Not a part of the etiology/manifestation

Answer 2

Use additional code

Question 3

Assigned as principal code when causal code is not applicable

Answer 3

Code if applicable

Question 4

A single code to classify a condition (no multiple coding)

Answer 4

Combination code

Question 5

One side is treated, and the other side remains untreated (second encounter)

Answer 5

unilateral

Question 6

Body parts and Organs occur in? (Kidneys)

Answer 6

pairs

Question 7

Body parts and Organs occur in? (bladder)

Answer 7

singular

Question 8

Laterality refers to

Answer 8

paired organs

Question 9

Unilaterality refers to

Answer 9

one-sided

Question 10

DX codes may be reported only once per encounter (true or false)

Answer 10

true

Question 11

Multiple coding is known for

Answer 11

dual coding

Question 12

The condition is single coded, and includes

Answer 12

symtpoms

Question 13

Both Acute and chronic are coded together, which is coded first?

Answer 13

Acute

Question 14

Sequela is the

Answer 14

late effect

Question 15

What is the late effect?

Answer 15

residual after an acute illness or injury has terminated

Question 16

May occur early, months or years later, due to a previous injury

Answer 16

true

Question 17

Sequela requires what type of codes and how many?

Answer 17

nature of condition and sequela coda w/ letter included

Question 18

Which is coded first, late affect or residual?

Answer 18

Residual

Question 19

Sequela requires how many characters

Answer 19

seven