,1. Which of the following classification systems is primarily used
for coding diagnoses and procedures in healthcare settings?
a) SNOMED CT
b) ICD-10-CM
c) LOINC
d) CPT
Answer: b) ICD-10-CM
Rationale: ICD-10-CM (International Classification of
Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) is specifically
designed for coding diagnoses in clinical settings.
, 3. In which scenario would SNOMED CT be preferred over
ICD-10-CM?
a) For billing purposes
b) For clinical documentation and interoperability
c) For public health reporting
d) For inpatient coding
Answer: b) For clinical documentation and interoperability
Rationale: SNOMED CT is designed to support clinical
documentation and communication between health information
systems.
4. What classification system is specifically designed for
procedure coding in outpatient settings?
a) CPT
b) DRG
c) ICD-10-PCS
d) LOINC
Answer: a) CPT
Rationale: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is used for
coding medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and procedures
performed by healthcare providers.
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