RHIA

RHIA practice questions, page 46 of 73, with answer review and explanations.

Question 226

Which of the following is coded as an adverse effect in ICD-9-CM?

  1. mental retardation due to intracranial abscess
  2. rejection of transplanted kidney
  3. tinnitus due to allergic reaction after administration of eardrops
  4. nonfunctioning pacemaker due to defective soldering

Question 227

A service provide by a physician whose opinion or advice regarding evaluation and/or management of a specific problem is requested by another physician is referred to as

  1. a referral.
  2. a consultation.
  3. risk factor intervention.
  4. concurrent care.

Question 228

A patient with leukemia is admitted for chemotherapy 5 weeks after experiencing an acute myocardial infarction. How will the MI be coded?

  1. acute MI with 5th digit 1—initial episode of care
  2. acute MI with 5th digit 2—subsequent episode of care
  3. history of MI
  4. chronic MI

Question 229

In ICD-9-CM, when an exploratory laparotomy is performed followed by a therapeutic procedure, the coder lists

  1. therapeutic procedure first, exploratory laparotomy second.
  2. exploratory laparotomy, therapeutic procedure, closure of wound.
  3. therapeutic procedure only.
  4. exploratory laparotomy first, therapeutic procedure second.

Question 230

The most widely discussed and debated unique patient identifier is the

  1. patient’s date of birth.
  2. patient’s first and last names.
  3. patient’s Social Security number.
  4. Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN).