CPC Practice Exam Correct Questions & Answers (Rated A+)

When a patient has a blood test for HIV that is inconclusive, what ICD-10-CM code is assigned a. Z21 b. R75 c. B20 d. Z11.4 - ANSWERSb. R75 What does MRSA stand for a. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus b. Methicillin Resistant Streptococcus Aureus c. Moderate Resistance Susceptible Aureus d. Mild Resistance Steptococcus Aureus - ANSWERSa. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus What does the forth character in diabetes mellitus diabetes codes indicate? a. The condition as controlled or uncontrolled b. Any complication associated with diabetes c. Type of diabetes (type 1, or Type 2, secondary) d. If the diabetes is primary or secondary diabetes - ANSWERSb. Any complication associated with diabetes When do you code acute respiratory failure as a secondary diagnosis a. the patient has any other condition at the same time b. When it is determined to be the cause of the shortness of breath c. Acute respiratory failure is always listed first d. When it occurs after admission - ANSWERSd. When it occurs after admission When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical note, what is used as the default type a. Type 2 b. Type 1 c. Can be type 1 or 2 d. Scondary diabetes - ANSWERSa. Type 2 When is it appropriate to use history of malignancy, from category Z85 a. once the malignancy is removed form that site but the patient is still receiving chemotherapy b. When the patient cancels treatment for that site c. It has been excised, no evidence of any existing primary malignancy, and there is not further treatment directed to the site