Question 1

What is the correct code for a patient who has a sphenoidal polyp of the sinus?

Accepted Answer

J33.8 is the correct code for a polyp of the sinus, unspecified, which includes sphenoidal sinus polyps, as specific codes for sphenoidal sinus polyps are not provided under J33.x.

Question 2

________ is an inflammation of the parietal and visceral pleurae:

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy is the inflammation of the parietal and visceral pleurae that causes chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a dry cough. Influenza and pneumonia are respiratory disorders that can lead to pleurisy, but they are not directly classified as pleurisy.

Question 3

What is the correct code for a patient diagnosed with chronic ethmoidal sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

J32.2 is the ICD-10 code for chronic ethmoidal sinusitis.

Question 4

________ is an ongoing obstruction of the airway.

Accepted Answer

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is an ongoing obstruction of the airway, characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.

Question 5

________ is the condition of asthma that is life-threatening and does not respond to therapeutic treatments.

Accepted Answer

Status asthmaticus is a severe form of asthma that is unresponsive to typical treatments such as inhalers and steroids. It can cause dangerously low oxygen levels and severe breathing difficulties. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.

Question 6

________ is an inflammation of the lungs.

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, caused by a variety of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Pneumothorax is a condition where air enters the space between the lung and chest wall, which can cause the lung to collapse. Respiratory disorder and COPD are broad terms that encompass a range of lung diseases, but they do not specifically refer to inflammation of the lungs.

Question 7

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.10.b.2 which states: Respiratory failure may be listed as a ________ diagnosis if it occurs after admission, or if it is present on admission, but does not meet the definition of principal diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

According to ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.10.b.2, respiratory failure may be listed as a secondary diagnosis if it occurs after admission or if it is present on admission but does not meet the definition of principal diagnosis.

Question 8

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.10.b.1 which states: A code from subcategory ________, Acute respiratory failure, or subcategory ________, Acute and chronic respiratory failure, may be assigned as a principal diagnosis when it is the condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission to the hospital, and the selection is supported by the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List.

Accepted Answer

The correct codes for Acute respiratory failure and Acute and chronic respiratory failure according to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines are J96.0 and J96.2, respectively.

Question 9

________ is a condition in which air or gas is present within the chest cavity but outside the lungs.

Accepted Answer

Pneumothorax is a condition in which air or gas is present within the chest cavity but outside the lungs. It can cause lung collapse and difficulty breathing. Expiration is the act of exhaling air out of the lungs, pneumonia is a lung infection, and influenza is a respiratory illness caused by a virus.

Question 10

Congenital anomalies of the respiratory system are usually identified by what age?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Congenital anomalies of the respiratory system are...

Question 11

________ is an acute infection of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus.

Accepted Answer

Influenza is the only option given that specifically mentions an acute respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. Pneumonia can also cause respiratory symptoms, but it is not always caused by the flu virus. Respiratory disorder and COPD are broad terms that encompass a range of conditions and are not specific to the flu virus.

Question 12

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.10.c which states: Code only ________ cases of influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses (category J09), and due to other identified influenza virus (category J10).

Accepted Answer

The guideline states to code only confirmed cases of influenza due to identified influenza viruses, meaning cases that have been definitively diagnosed through laboratory testing. Recurrent, refuted, or long-term cases do not necessarily imply a confirmed diagnosis of influenza due to a specific virus, so those choices are not appropriate.

Question 13

The two most frequent manifestations of congenital anomalies of the lungs are:

Accepted Answer

The two most frequent manifestations of congenital anomalies of the lungs are respiratory distress and cyanosis. These symptoms are direct consequences of the lungs' inability to adequately oxygenate the blood or remove carbon dioxide, leading to breathing difficulties and a bluish coloration of the skin, respectively.

Question 14

________ is an increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Exacerbation refers to an increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms. COPD and pneumothorax are specific respiratory disorders and are not synonymous with exacerbation.

Question 15

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.10.a.1 which states: A(n) ________ exacerbation is a worsening or a decompensation of a chronic condition.

Accepted Answer

An acute exacerbation refers to the worsening or decompensation of a chronic condition, indicating a temporary increase in severity of the condition.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a genetic disorder that may cause respiratory dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus and is not a genetic disorder. The other options are genetic disorders that are known to cause respiratory dysfunction.

Question 17

What is the correct code for acute laryngopharyngitis?

Accepted Answer

J06.0 is the correct ICD-10 code for acute laryngopharyngitis, as it specifically refers to acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites, which includes conditions like acute laryngopharyngitis.

Question 18

What is the term commonly used for breathing?

Accepted Answer

Respiration is the term commonly used for breathing, encompassing both the intake of oxygen (inspiration) and the expulsion of carbon dioxide (expiration) from the body.

Question 19

________ is a malfunction of the organ system relating to respiration.

Accepted Answer

The term "respiratory disorder" encompasses a wide range of conditions that affect the respiratory system, including asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and others. While COPD and status asthmaticus are specific conditions that fall under the umbrella of respiratory disorders, influenza is a viral infection that can affect the respiratory system but is not a specific malfunction of the organ system itself.

Question 20

What is the correct code for pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essences?

Accepted Answer

According to ICD-10-CM, code J69.1 should be used for pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essences. Codes J69.0 and J69.8 are related to other types of pneumonitis, and code J70.0 is related to diffuse interstitial lung diseases.

Quiz 12: Coding Respiratory Conditions