RHIA

RHIA practice questions, page 43 of 73, with answer review and explanations.

Question 211

A direction to "code first underlying disease" should be considered

  1. only when coding inpatient records.
  2. a mandatory instruction.
  3. mandatory dependent upon the code selection.
  4. a suggestion only.

Question 212

Which classification system was developed to standardize terminology and codes for use in clinical laboratories?

  1. Systematized Nomenclature of Human and Veterinary Medicine International (SNOMED)
  2. Systematized Nomenclature of Pathology (SNOP)
  3. Read Codes
  4. Logical Observation Identifiers, Names and Codes (LOINC)

Question 213

Which classification system is used to classify neoplasms according to site, morphology, and behavior?

  1. International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O)
  2. Systematized Nomenclature of Human and Veterinary Medicine International (SNOMED)
  3. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
  4. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

Question 214

According to the UHDDS, a procedure that is surgical in nature, carries a procedural or anesthetic risk, or requires special training is defined as a

  1. principal procedure.
  2. significant procedure.
  3. operating room procedure.
  4. therapeutic procedure.

Question 215

The "cooperating party" responsible for maintaining the ICD-9-CM disease classification is the

  1. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  2. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
  3. American Hospital Association (AHA).
  4. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).