Medical coding III FINAL EXAM Preparation 2025| Approved Questions and Answers
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Medical coding III FINAL EXAM
Preparation 2025| Approved Questions
and Answers
What coding guideline applies to encounters solely for chemotherapy administration?
Use the Z-code for "encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy" as the primary diagnosis,
with secondary codes for the type of can...
Medical coding III FINAL EXAM
Preparation 2025| Approved Questions
and Answers
What coding guideline applies to encounters solely for chemotherapy administration?
Use the Z-code for "encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy" as the primary diagnosis,
with secondary codes for the type of cancer.
A patient requires two different imaging studies for the same body part. What modifier is applied
to distinguish the two studies?
Use modifier -59 to show that these are separate and distinct procedures for the same
anatomical location.
How should late effects or residual conditions of a past illness be documented in coding?
Code the residual condition first, followed by a code for the original illness with a modifier
to indicate it as a sequela.
What is the purpose of using a seventh character "D" in coding fractures?
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, The seventh character "D" indicates that the encounter is for subsequent care, such as follow-
up or routine aftercare.
If a patient receives a screening colonoscopy but polyps are found and removed, how should this
visit be coded?
Use both the screening Z-code and the code for polyp removal, as the initial purpose was
screening but resulted in treatment.
When should a code for "intractable" be applied to pain or other symptoms?
Use "intractable" only when documented by the provider, indicating pain that doesn’t
respond to standard treatment.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease is seen for worsening cognitive symptoms. Which codes
should be used?
Code Alzheimer's disease as the primary diagnosis, with additional codes for any behavioral
or cognitive symptoms if specified.
In ICD-10, how are sequelae of an injury coded?
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