Questions and Answers
What does the acronym ICD-10-CM stand for?
What are the two volumes of ICD-10-CM?
Volume 1-Diseases: Tabular List, Volume 2-Diseases: Alphabetic Index, Neoplasm Table, Drugs & Chemicals Table and External Cause of Injuries Index.
All ICD-10-CM codes must be supported by?
physician documentation in the medical record.
ICD-10-CM codes are updated at least how often?
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What are symbols, abbreviations, punctuation, and notations in ICD-10-CM termed?
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What does NEC stand for in ICD-10-CM?
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ICD-10-CM codes translate the ____ of services provided from verbal and narrative descriptions to nationally accepted reporting standards.
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What does NOS stand for in ICD-10-CM?
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Where is the Table of Drugs and Chemicals located?
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What is the classification not included in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals?
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ICD-10-CM codes are used for what purpose?
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ICD-10 codes are alphanumeric, with all codes beginning with a number.
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ICD-10 codes have a maximum of five characters.
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Pertaining to ICD-10 codes, the letter N is assigned as a fifth character placeholder for certain six-character codes.
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The ICD-10, the WHO version, does not include a procedure classification (ICD-10-PCS).
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Who maintains and updates ICD-10-PCS?
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How many ICD-10-CM codes are there roughly?
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All ICD-10-CM codes have seven characters.
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In which month does the new ICD-10-CM version go into effect each year?
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There are 21 chapters in the ICD-10-CM.
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Study Notes
ICD-10 Overview
- ICD-10-CM stands for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification.
- The two main volumes of ICD-10-CM include:
- Volume 1: Diseases - Tabular List
- Volume 2: Diseases - Alphabetic Index, Neoplasm Table, Drugs & Chemicals Table, and External Cause of Injuries Index.
Documentation and Updates
- All ICD-10-CM codes must be backed by physician documentation within the medical records.
- Updates to ICD-10-CM codes occur at least annually.
Conventions and Classifications
- Conventions refer to the symbols, abbreviations, punctuation, and notations used in ICD-10-CM.
- NEC means Not Elsewhere Classifiable, while NOS stands for Not Otherwise Specified.
Coding Purpose and Necessity
- ICD-10-CM codes provide a standardized method for translating medical necessity from verbal descriptions to accepted reporting codes.
Drug and Chemical Classification
- The Table of Drugs and Chemicals is found in Volume 2 of ICD-10-CM.
Neoplasms and Diagnostic Coding
- Primary neoplasm classifications are not included in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals.
- ICD-10-CM codes serve the primary purpose of diagnostic coding.
Code Structure and Characteristics
- ICD-10 codes are alphanumeric and may start with either a letter or a number; not all codes start with a number.
- Maximum characters for ICD-10 codes exceed five characters.
- The letter 'N' is not specifically assigned as a fifth character placeholder.
Versions and Maintenance
- The ICD-10 version maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) does not incorporate a procedure classification (ICD-10-PCS).
- ICD-10-PCS is updated and maintained by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
Code Statistics and Chapter Organization
- There are approximately 70,000 ICD-10-CM codes available.
- Not all ICD-10-CM codes consist of seven characters.
- The new ICD-10-CM version goes into effect each October and consists of 21 chapters.
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This quiz covers the key concepts of ICD-10-CM, including its structure, coding conventions, and the importance of physician documentation. Learn about the main volumes, updates, and classifications within the ICD-10 framework. Test your understanding of this essential medical coding system.
