CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST (CCS) EXAM WITH AHIMA
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What does a red circle in front of a code in the CPT manual
stand for? - Answer-The code contains a new or revised text.
Rationale: All new codes for the current year will have a red
circle in front of it.
What is the first factor of coding an Evaluation and
Management CPT code? - Answer-A place of service
Rationale: It explains the setting in which the service is
provided to the patient
Which of the four elements of a patient history is an inventory
of body systems obtained through questions seeking to identify
signs and/or symptoms that the patient is experiencing? -
Answer-Review of systems
Rationale: Inventory of questions asked by the physician to
patient to identify what the patient is experiencing.
,In the CPT manual, what does the 50 modifier stand for? -
Answer-Bi-Lateral procedure.
Rationale: Attaching the bi-lateral modifier to the code for the
first procedure indicates it was done bi-laterally.
When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things? -
Answer-Review definition of 5th digits in category;
Rationale: Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and
the patho of each type.
When coding Respiratory what things should you look for? -
Answer-Specific type of Pneu
Rationale: Know criteria for recognizing gram negative and
other types of pneu;
review the various types of COPD and how ACUTE exacerbation
of each is coded. (AHA coding Clinic);
Review criteria for coding respiratory failure and when it is
sequenced.
How do you code an excisional debridement? - Answer-Do not
code it unless there is documention that the excis debridement
was performed. Check AHA CC.
,When a dx of Gastrointestinal is aparent, what rule should you
follow? - Answer-Use a combination code whenever available
that incorporates a hemorrhage and the specific disorder. Use
the 578.x category as an additional code when no combo code
has been created or when the cause of the hemorrhage is
unknown.
Delivery and Pregnancy Dx - what digit is only used for a
postpartum complication? - Answer-The 5th digit of 4
What is the definition of a Normal Delivery? - Answer-Code
650; Delivery is entirely normal w/single liveborn outcome; No
postpartum complications, and any antepartum comp
experienced during pregnancy must have been resolved before
the time of delivery.
What 3 codes do delivery patients always have to have? -
Answer-Delivery Dx code (6xx)
Outcome of Delivery (V2x.xx)
Px code (73.59 if not other px was performed)
, surgical procedure converted to open procedure )For hospital
stays, in the DRG manual, what is the first step in determining
the DRG of a hospitalized patient? - Answer-Determining the
principal for the patients admission.
Most important and most difficult if there is more than one
problem.
Carcinoma in situ - Answer-Tumor cells that are undergoing
malignant changes but are still confined to the point of origin
without invasion of the surrounding normal tissue
Examples of carcinoma in situ - Answer-Intraepithelial
infiltrating
The patient was admitted from the emergency department
because of chest pain. Following blood work, it was determined
that the patient had elevated CPKs and MB enzymes. The EKG
shows nonspecific ST changes.
What type of diagnosis might this indicate?
a. Unstable angina
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Congestive heart failure
/ AHIMA CCS EXAM QUESTION BANK WITH COMPLETE
REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (A NEW UPDATED VERSION 2024-2025)
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ (MOST TESTED QUESTIONS FROM
THE PAST EXAMS) +BEST DOCUMENT FOR EXAM PREP!!
What does a red circle in front of a code in the CPT manual
stand for? - Answer-The code contains a new or revised text.
Rationale: All new codes for the current year will have a red
circle in front of it.
What is the first factor of coding an Evaluation and
Management CPT code? - Answer-A place of service
Rationale: It explains the setting in which the service is
provided to the patient
Which of the four elements of a patient history is an inventory
of body systems obtained through questions seeking to identify
signs and/or symptoms that the patient is experiencing? -
Answer-Review of systems
Rationale: Inventory of questions asked by the physician to
patient to identify what the patient is experiencing.
,In the CPT manual, what does the 50 modifier stand for? -
Answer-Bi-Lateral procedure.
Rationale: Attaching the bi-lateral modifier to the code for the
first procedure indicates it was done bi-laterally.
When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things? -
Answer-Review definition of 5th digits in category;
Rationale: Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and
the patho of each type.
When coding Respiratory what things should you look for? -
Answer-Specific type of Pneu
Rationale: Know criteria for recognizing gram negative and
other types of pneu;
review the various types of COPD and how ACUTE exacerbation
of each is coded. (AHA coding Clinic);
Review criteria for coding respiratory failure and when it is
sequenced.
How do you code an excisional debridement? - Answer-Do not
code it unless there is documention that the excis debridement
was performed. Check AHA CC.
,When a dx of Gastrointestinal is aparent, what rule should you
follow? - Answer-Use a combination code whenever available
that incorporates a hemorrhage and the specific disorder. Use
the 578.x category as an additional code when no combo code
has been created or when the cause of the hemorrhage is
unknown.
Delivery and Pregnancy Dx - what digit is only used for a
postpartum complication? - Answer-The 5th digit of 4
What is the definition of a Normal Delivery? - Answer-Code
650; Delivery is entirely normal w/single liveborn outcome; No
postpartum complications, and any antepartum comp
experienced during pregnancy must have been resolved before
the time of delivery.
What 3 codes do delivery patients always have to have? -
Answer-Delivery Dx code (6xx)
Outcome of Delivery (V2x.xx)
Px code (73.59 if not other px was performed)
, surgical procedure converted to open procedure )For hospital
stays, in the DRG manual, what is the first step in determining
the DRG of a hospitalized patient? - Answer-Determining the
principal for the patients admission.
Most important and most difficult if there is more than one
problem.
Carcinoma in situ - Answer-Tumor cells that are undergoing
malignant changes but are still confined to the point of origin
without invasion of the surrounding normal tissue
Examples of carcinoma in situ - Answer-Intraepithelial
infiltrating
The patient was admitted from the emergency department
because of chest pain. Following blood work, it was determined
that the patient had elevated CPKs and MB enzymes. The EKG
shows nonspecific ST changes.
What type of diagnosis might this indicate?
a. Unstable angina
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Congestive heart failure
