International Statistical Classification Of Diseases ICD-10

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International Statistical Classification Of Diseases ICD-10 - Quiz

Take this fun, quick quiz that tests basic knowledge of ICD-10.

Questions and Answers

1.

The first digit of an ICD-10 CM diagnosis code is:
- A.
  
  Always numeric
- B.
  
  Always a letter
- C.
  
  Either a number or a letter
Correct Answer
B. Always a letter

Explanation
ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes are from 3-7 digits in length and the first digit is always a letter.

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2.

The United States will be the first country to adopt ICD-10.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Actually, the US is the *last* industrialized nation to move to ICD-10.

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3.

What is the designated placeholder character for ICD-10-CM?
- A.
  
  There is no placeholder character in ICD-10-CM
- B.
  
  Z
- C.
  
  X
Correct Answer
C. X

Explanation
In ICD-10-CM, some codes must be comprised of 7 digits, however in certain cases, there may not be a value specified for the 5th and/or 6th digit. In those cases, the placeholder 'x' must be placed in those positions in order for the code to be valid.

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4.

How many characters comprise an ICD-10 PCS procedure code?
- A.
  
  3-7
- B.
  
  Up to 5
- C.
  
  7
Correct Answer
C. 7

Explanation
ICD-10 PCS codes are always 7 digits long. Those digits may be a number or a letter.

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5.

ICD-10 PCS procedure codes will replace CPT codes for outpatient procedures effective October 1, 2013.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Physicians' offices and outpatient facilities will continue to utilize Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes; they will not be required to use ICD-10-PCS codes.

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International Statistical Classification Of Diseases ICD-10

The first digit of an ICD-10 CM diagnosis code is:

The United States will be the first country to adopt ICD-10.

What is the designated placeholder character for ICD-10-CM?

How many characters comprise an ICD-10 PCS procedure code?

ICD-10 PCS procedure codes will replace CPT codes for outpatient procedures effective October 1, 2013.