Basics
ICD-10-CM stands for this
What is International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification?
First character of every ICD-10-CM code.
What is a letter (alpha)?
Symbols like brackets [] in the Tabular List.
What is "code first" or manifestation codes?
Code symptoms only when this is true.
What is if no definitive diagnosis is given?
Code for acute bronchitis.
What is J20.5?
Two main parts of ICD-10-CM.
What are Alphabetic Index and Tabular List?
Up to how many characters in ICD-10-CM codes?
What is 7?
"See" or "see category" in Alphabetic Index
What is a cross-reference?
Sequence first the underlying condition for these.
What is etiology/manifestation pairs?
Chronic viral hepatitis B.
What is B18.1?
Purpose of ICD-10-CM in healthcare
What is standard diagnosis reporting for billing/stats?
Decimal point location in codes.
What is after 3rd character (e.g., A00.0)?
Purpose of 'X' placeholder.
What is to fill for 7th character or future expansion?
For injuries, code to highest level of specificity.
What is include 7th character extension?
Gonococcal urethritis
What is A54.01?
Year ICD-10-CM implemented in US.
What is 2015?
3rd-6th characters typically represent this.
What is etiology, site, manifestation?
NEC vs. NOS in Tabular List.
What is NEC (not elsewhere classifiable) vs. NOS (not otherwise specified)?
Do not code "suspected" conditions as this.
What is confirmed?
Chlamydial cervicitis
What is A56.09?
Alphabetic Index lists these alphabetically.
What is main terms and subterms?
7th character for injuries (e.g., A=initial).
What is encounter type (initial, subsequent, sequela)?
Braces {} around codes mean.
What is "code with or without manifestation"?
Laterality codes use right (1), left (2), bilateral (3).
What is specify side?
Principal diagnosis for Parkinson's.
What is G20?