Question 1

The first forms of medical diagnostic coding date back to:
A)12th-century Rome.
B)17th-century England.
C)18th-century America.
D)19th-century France.

Accepted Answer

17th-century England.

Question 2

ICD-9-CM codes submitted on insurance claim forms are used to:
A)record a patient's office visits or inpatient days.
B)report specific procedures and services.
C)determine medical necessity for covered procedures and services.
D)report patient demographic information.

Accepted Answer

determine medical necessity for covered procedures and services.

Question 3

ICD information was used by the World Health Organization (WHO) for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to:
A)assist in tracking mortality.
B)track morbidity.
C)make statistical assessments of international health and disease trends.
D)ensure that providers were being paid appropriately.

Accepted Answer

ensure that providers were being paid appropriately.

Question 4

As of 1948, the International Classification of Causes of Death name was changed to:
A)International Classification of Deaths.
B)International Listing of Causes of Death.
C)International Causes of Diseases.
D)International Classification of Diseases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As of 1948, the International Classification of...

Question 5

What indicator appears with certain codes to indicate that they are either new codes or something is different about them?
A)The letter "N"
B)Parentheses
C)Brackets
D)Symbols

Accepted Answer

The answer of What indicator appears with certain codes to...

Question 6

Updates to Volumes 1 and 2 of the ICD-9-CM may include:
A)addition of new codes.
B)deletion of old codes.
C)revisions to descriptors.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Updates to Volumes 1 and 2 of...

Question 7

ICD-9-CM coding serves which of the following purposes?
A)It provides data for statistical analysis.
B)It translates written terminology into a universal, common language.
C)It establishes medical necessity.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ICD-9-CM coding serves which of the following...

Question 8

A coder's first step in the reimbursement process is:
A)registering the patient.
B)reading and understanding the physician's documentation.
C)filling out a claim form.
D)calling the insurance carrier.

Accepted Answer

Before a coder can begin the reimbursement process, they must first read and understand the physician's documentation to ensure that the proper codes are assigned for billing purposes. This step is critical in ensuring that claims are submitted accurately and in compliance with coding guidelines. Registering the patient and filling out a claim form are important steps in the reimbursement process, but they cannot be done effectively without first understanding the medical documentation. Calling the insurance carrier may be necessary at some point in the process, but it is not the initial step.

Question 9

As part of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, providers were required to:
A)bill government or private insurance carriers within 90 days of the date of service.
B)include written descriptions of illnesses or injuries along with codes.
C)bill all insurance carriers using a standardized form.
D)use ICD-9-CM codes when billing government or private insurance carriers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage...

Question 10

The London Bills of Mortality were introduced to:
A)identify the towns with the highest death rates.
B)report officially how many people were affected by the plague each year.
C)identify the mortality rate of children.
D)warn about plague epidemics by reporting deaths and causes of death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The London Bills of Mortality were introduced...

Question 11

In 1948 the International Classification of Causes of Death (ICD) came under the direction of the:
A)British government.
B)U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
C)World Health Organization (WHO).
D)National Council of Diagnostic Coding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1948 the International Classification of Causes...

Question 12

Volume 1 of the ICD-9-CM is known as the:
A)Alphabetic Index of Diseases.
B)Tabular/Numerical List of Diseases.
C)Tabular/Numerical Index of Diseases.
D)Alphabetic List of Procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Volume 1 of the ICD-9-CM is known...

Question 13

Revisions to Volume 3 are made by the:
A)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
B)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
C)World Health Organization (WHO).
D)National Center for Health Statistics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Revisions to Volume 3 are made by...

Question 14

Volume 3 of the ICD-9-CM is known as the:
A)Alphabetic Index of Diseases.
B)Tabular/Numerical List of Diseases.
C)Alphabetic List of Procedures.
D)Tabular and Alphabetic Index of Procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Volume 3 of the ICD-9-CM is known...

Question 15

The clinical modification of the ICD-9 allowed the data to be used for all of the following EXCEPT:
A)compiling and comparing healthcare data and classifying morbidity data.
B)assisting in planning healthcare delivery systems.
C)communicating with patients about their conditions.
D)conducting epidemiological and clinical research.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clinical modification of the ICD-9 allowed...

Question 16

The clinical modification of the ICD-9 was developed by the:
A)World Health Organization (WHO).
B)National Center for Health Statistics.
C)U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
D)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clinical modification of the ICD-9 was...

Question 17

The cause or origin of a disease is its:
A)morphology.
B)past history.
C)etiology.
D)pathology.

Accepted Answer

Etiology refers to the cause or origin of a disease.

Question 18

Diagnostic coding changes for Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-9-CM take effect:
A)annually on January 1.
B)annually on July 1.
C)annually on October 1.
D)as needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diagnostic coding changes for Volumes 1 and...

Question 19

Volume 2 of the ICD-9-CM is known as the:
A)Alphabetic Index of Diseases.
B)Tabular/Numerical List of Diseases.
C)Tabular/Numerical Index of Diseases.
D)Alphabetic List of Procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Volume 2 of the ICD-9-CM is known...

Question 20

In addition to the reimbursement process, ICD-9-CM codes are used by outside agencies to:
A)forecast healthcare needs.
B)conduct studies of disease trends.
C)review costs and evaluate facilities.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to the reimbursement process, ICD-9-CM...

Quiz 5: ICD-9-CM Medical Coding

The first forms of medical diagnostic coding date back to: A)12th-century Rome. B)17th-century England. C)18th-century America. D)19th-century France.

ICD-9-CM codes submitted on insurance claim forms are used to: A)record a patient's office visits or inpatient days. B)report specific procedures and services. C)determine medical necessity for covered procedures and services. D)report patient demographic information.

ICD information was used by the World Health Organization (WHO) for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to: A)assist in tracking mortality. B)track morbidity. C)make statistical assessments of international health and disease trends. D)ensure that providers were being paid appropriately.

As of 1948, the International Classification of Causes of Death name was changed to: A)International Classification of Deaths. B)International Listing of Causes of Death. C)International Causes of Diseases. D)International Classification of Diseases.

What indicator appears with certain codes to indicate that they are either new codes or something is different about them? A)The letter "N" B)Parentheses C)Brackets D)Symbols

Updates to Volumes 1 and 2 of the ICD-9-CM may include: A)addition of new codes. B)deletion of old codes. C)revisions to descriptors. D)all of the above.

ICD-9-CM coding serves which of the following purposes? A)It provides data for statistical analysis. B)It translates written terminology into a universal, common language. C)It establishes medical necessity. D)All of the above.

A coder's first step in the reimbursement process is: A)registering the patient. B)reading and understanding the physician's documentation. C)filling out a claim form. D)calling the insurance carrier.

The London Bills of Mortality were introduced to: A)identify the towns with the highest death rates. B)report officially how many people were affected by the plague each year. C)identify the mortality rate of children. D)warn about plague epidemics by reporting deaths and causes of death.

In 1948 the International Classification of Causes of Death (ICD) came under the direction of the: A)British government. B)U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. C)World Health Organization (WHO). D)National Council of Diagnostic Coding.

Volume 1 of the ICD-9-CM is known as the: A)Alphabetic Index of Diseases. B)Tabular/Numerical List of Diseases. C)Tabular/Numerical Index of Diseases. D)Alphabetic List of Procedures.

Revisions to Volume 3 are made by the: A)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. B)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. C)World Health Organization (WHO). D)National Center for Health Statistics.

Volume 3 of the ICD-9-CM is known as the: A)Alphabetic Index of Diseases. B)Tabular/Numerical List of Diseases. C)Alphabetic List of Procedures. D)Tabular and Alphabetic Index of Procedures.

The clinical modification of the ICD-9 was developed by the: A)World Health Organization (WHO). B)National Center for Health Statistics. C)U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. D)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The cause or origin of a disease is its: A)morphology. B)past history. C)etiology. D)pathology.

Diagnostic coding changes for Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-9-CM take effect: A)annually on January 1. B)annually on July 1. C)annually on October 1. D)as needed.

Volume 2 of the ICD-9-CM is known as the: A)Alphabetic Index of Diseases. B)Tabular/Numerical List of Diseases. C)Tabular/Numerical Index of Diseases. D)Alphabetic List of Procedures.

In addition to the reimbursement process, ICD-9-CM codes are used by outside agencies to: A)forecast healthcare needs. B)conduct studies of disease trends. C)review costs and evaluate facilities. D)all of the above.