ICD Coding Quiz

How many characters are in an ICD-10-PCS code?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

ICD-10-CM codes have between how many characters?

• 1 and 7

• 3 and 7

• 4 and 6

• 3 and 10

Which of the following is a major difference between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM?

• ICD-9-CM has 7 characters, ICD-10-CM has 3-7 characters

• ICD-10-CM includes more specific and detailed codes

• ICD-9-CM includes specific coding for procedures

• There are no differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM

What is a primary difference between ICD-9 procedure codes and ICD-10-PCS?

• ICD-9 is used for outpatient coding; ICD-10-PCS is used for inpatient coding

• ICD-9 uses a 3-5 character system; ICD-10-PCS uses a 7-character system

• ICD-9 is more detailed and specific

• There is no difference between ICD-9 and ICD-10-PCS

Which of the following is included in the History of Present Illness?

• Location

• Duration

• Timing

• All of the above

What does a complete diagnostic statement include?

• Site and Etiology

• Timing and Severity

• Location and Quality

• Only the diagnosis without context

Which of the following is NOT a reason diagnosis coding can go wrong?

• Illegible physician handwriting

• Transcription errors

• Complete documentation from the physician

• Lack of specificity

What does the 7th character in an ICD-10-PCS code represent?

• Root operation

• Approach

• Device

• All of the above

Which letters are not used in ICD-10-PCS?

• A and Z

• I and O

• X and Y

• Q and R

What does the punctuation "Brackets [ ]" mean in ICD-10-CM?

• Enclose a list of terms

• Indicate a synonym, alternative wording, or explanatory phrase

• Define the code number

• No specific meaning