ICD-10-CM Chapter Specific Guidelines Quiz 2

When coding for diabetic retinopathy in ICD-10-CM 2024, which of the following is true?

• Code the diabetes first, followed by a code for retinopathy.

• Use a single code from category H36 to represent both diabetes and retinopathy.

• Code the retinopathy first, followed by a code for the type of diabetes.

• Only code the diabetes if it is uncontrolled.

According to ICD-10-CM 2024, how should chronic serous otitis media be coded?

• Use a code from category H65.2 for chronic serous otitis media, specifying laterality.

• Code it under acute otitis media if symptoms are present.

• Use a single code for otitis media without specifying the type.

• Only code the otitis media if there is hearing loss.

When coding for psoriasis with arthropathy in ICD-10-CM 2024, which of the following is accurate?

• Use a code from category L40 for psoriasis, with an additional code for arthropathy.

• Only code the psoriasis if the arthropathy is not severe.

• Code the arthropathy first, followed by a code for psoriasis.

• Use a single code to represent both conditions.

In ICD-10-CM 2024, which of the following is true when coding for rheumatoid arthritis with involvement of multiple sites?

• Use a code from category M06 for rheumatoid arthritis without specifying the sites.

• Use a combination code to represent both rheumatoid arthritis and the specific sites involved.

• Code each site of involvement separately without a primary code for rheumatoid arthritis.

• Only code rheumatoid arthritis if it is severe.

When coding for COVID-19 in ICD-10-CM 2024, which of the following is true?

• Use a code from category U07.1 for COVID-19, with additional codes for manifestations.

• Code only the respiratory symptoms if COVID-19 is confirmed.

• Use a code from category J12 for viral pneumonia instead of COVID-19.

• Only code COVID-19 if it results in hospitalization.

How should a patient receiving long-term (current) use of anticoagulants be coded according to ICD-10-CM 2024?

• Use a code from category Z79.01 for long-term (current) use of anticoagulants.

• Code only the underlying condition requiring anticoagulant use.

• Use a code for adverse effects of anticoagulants instead.

• Only code the anticoagulant use if there are complications.

According to ICD-10-CM 2024, how should a diagnosis of schizophrenia with multiple episodes currently in acute exacerbation be coded?

• Use a code from category F20.9 for unspecified schizophrenia.

• Use a code from category F20, specifying the type and current state of schizophrenia.

• Code only the symptoms of the exacerbation.

• Only code the schizophrenia if it is the first episode.

When coding for epilepsy with intractable seizures and status epilepticus, which guideline applies in ICD-10-CM 2024?

• Use a code from category G40, specifying the type of epilepsy and seizure control.

• Code only the status epilepticus.

• Use a single code to represent both conditions.

• Only code the epilepsy if it is newly diagnosed.

In ICD-10-CM 2024, how should a diagnosis of bilateral age-related macular degeneration (AMD) be coded?

• Use a code from category H35.3, specifying the type of AMD.

• Code each eye separately without specifying the type of AMD.

• Use a single code for unspecified macular degeneration.

• Only code AMD if it is causing visual impairment.

According to ICD-10-CM 2024, which is correct when coding for a patient with both Crohn's disease and a fistula?

• Use a code from category K50 for Crohn's disease, with an additional code for the fistula.

• Code the fistula first, followed by a code for Crohn's disease.

• Use a single code to represent both conditions.

• Only code Crohn's disease if the fistula is not severe.