AHIMA CCA (AHIMACCA)

Which of the following statements about Category III CPT codes is false? a. They are temporary codes. b. They are updated more frequently than the rest of the CPT codes. c. They are intended to allow for the coding of new technologies, services, and procedures. d. They are tracking codes that can be used for performance measurement. Correct Answer: Correct Answer: D Category II CPT codes are used for performance measurement (AMA 2012b, 535). Which statement fails to be true f...

1. Identify the diagnosis code[s] for carcinoma in situ of vocal cord. a. 231.0 b. 161.0 c. 239.1 d. 212.1 Correct Answer: a. 231.0 Index Carcinoma, in situ, see also Neoplasm, by site, in situ. 2. Identify the diagnosis code[s] for melanoma of skin of shoulder. 1. 172.8, 172.6 b. 172.6 c. 172.9 d. 172.8 Correct Answer: b. 172.6 Index Melanoma [malignant], shoulder. Melanoma is considered a malignant neoplasm and is referenced as such in the index of ICD-9-CM. The term "b...

1. In a joint effort of the Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], Office of Inspector General [OIG], Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS], and Administration on Aging [AOA], which program was released in 1995 to target fraud and abuse among healthcare providers? a. operation restore trust b. medicare integrity program c. tax equity and fiscal responsibility act [TEFRA] d. medicare and medicaid patient and program protection act Correct Answer: a. operation restore tr...

1. Identify the CPT code for a 42-year-old diagnosed with ESRD who requires home dialysis for the month of April. a. 90965 b. 90964 c. 90966 d. 90970 Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C Dialysis, end-stage renal disease. Code 90966 is for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month for patients 20 years of age and older (Smith 2012, 227). 2. Exceptions to the consent requirement include: a. Medical emergencies b. Provider discretion ...

1. Given the following information, which of the following statements is correct? 191, MCD: 04, Type: MED MS-DRG, Title: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w/ CC, Weight: 0.9757, Discharges: 10, Geometric Mean: 4.1, Arithmetic Mean: 5.0, 192, MCD: 04, Type: COPD w/o CC/MCC, Weight: 0.7254, Discharges: 20, Geometric Mean: 3.3, Arithmetic Mean: 4.0 193, MCD: 04, Type: MED, Weight: Simple pneumonia & pleurisy w/ MCC, Weight: 1.4327, Discharges: 10, Geometric Mean: 5.4, Arithmetic Mean: ...

What is the legal term used to define the protection of health information in a patient-provider relationship? a. access b. confidentiality c. privacy d. security Correct Answer: b. confidentiality confidentiality is a legal ethical concept that establishes the healthcare provider's responsibility for protecting health records and other personal and private information from unauthorized use or disclosure. The Uniform Health Care Decision Act ranks the next-of-kin in the following o...

1. Data security policies and procedures should be reviewed at least: a. Semi-annually b. Annually c. Every two years d. Quarterly Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B All data security policies and procedures should be reviewed and evaluated at least every year to make sure they are up-to-date and still relevant to the organization (Johns 2011, 995). 2. Identify the correct ICD-9-CM diagnosis code(s) for a patient with near-syncope event and nausea. a. 780.2 b. 780.2, 7...

1. A 65-year-old white male was admitted to the hospital on 1/15 complaining of abdominal pain. The attending physician requested an upper GI series and laboratory evaluation of CBC and UA. The x-ray revealed possible cholelithiasis, and the UA showed an increased white blood cell count. The patient was taken to surgery for an exploratory laparoscopy, and a ruptured appendix was discovered. The chief complaint was: a. Ruptured appendix b. Exploratory laparoscopy c. Abdominal pain d....

A patient presents with a pyloric mass. A laparotomy, excision of the mass, and extensive lysis of adhesions of the small intestine are performed. What are the correct ICD-10-PCS codes for this visit? 1) 0DB70ZZ, 0DNF0ZZ 2) 0DJ60ZZ, 0DN80ZZ 3) 0DT60ZZ, 0DN80ZZ 4) 0DB70ZZ, 0DN80ZZ Correct Answer: 4) 0DB70ZZ, 0DN80ZZ A 55-year old postmenopausal woman presents for a screening mammogram. The patient was found to have very dense breasts and was referred for an ultrasound of the breasts ...

1. A 65-year-old white male was admitted to the hospital on 1/15 complaining of abdominal pain. The attending physician requested an upper GI series and laboratory evaluation of CBC and UA. The x-ray revealed possible cholelithiasis, and the UA showed an increased white blood cell count. The patient was taken to surgery for an exploratory laparoscopy, and a ruptured appendix was discovered. The chief complaint was: a. Ruptured appendix b. Exploratory laparoscopy c. Abdominal pain d. Cholelithias...