AHIMA RHIA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

AHIMA RHIA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1501:

  Necrosis extending down to the underlying fascia is characteristic of a decubitus ulcer in stage

  A. one.
  B. two.
  C. three.
  D. four.
  C. three.

• Question 1502:

  This information is printed on the UB-04 claim form to represent the cost center (e.g, lab, radiology, cardiology, respiratory, etc.) for the department in which the item is provided. It is used for Medicare billing.

  A. modifier
  B. revenue code
  C. charge code
  D. general ledger key
  B. revenue code

• Question 1503:

  Nephrectomy with resection of ?of the ureter.

  A. 50220
  B. 50234
  C. 50230; 50650
  D. 50546
  A. 50220

• Question 1504:

  Which of the following lists is in correct alphabetical order?

  A. Ferlazzo, Joshua; Ferlazzo, Joshua P.; Ferlazzo, Joshua Philip; Ferlazzo, J.
  B. Ferlazzo, J.; Ferlazzo, Joshua; Ferlazzo, Joshua P.; Ferlazzo, Joshua Philip
  C. Ferlazzo, Joshua; Ferlazzo, Joshua P.; Ferlazzo, J.; Ferlazzo, Joshua Philip
  D. Ferlazzo, Joshua A.; Ferlazzo, B.; Ferlazzo, Joshua; Ferlazzo, Joshua Philip
  B. Ferlazzo, J.; Ferlazzo, Joshua; Ferlazzo, Joshua P.; Ferlazzo, Joshua Philip

• Question 1505:

  When a decubitus ulcer has progressed to a stage in which osteomyelitis is present, the ulcer has extended to the

  A. bone.
  B. fascia.
  C. muscle.
  D. subcutaneous tissue.
  A. bone.

• Question 1506:

  A physician performed an outpatient surgical procedure on the eye orbit of a Medicare patient. Upon searching the CPT codes and consulting with the physician, the coder is unable to find a code for the procedure. The coder should assign

  A. an unlisted Evaluation and Management code from the E/M section.
  B. An unlisted procedure code located in the ye and ocular adnexa section.
  C. A HCPCS Level Two (alphanumeric) code.
  D. An ophthalmologic treatment service code.
  B. An unlisted procedure code located in the ye and ocular adnexa section.

• Question 1507:

  Patient presents to the emergency room with right lower abdominal pains. Emergency room physician suspects possible appendicitis. Patient was taken to the operating room where a laparoscopic appendectomy was performed. Pathology report was negative for appendicitis.

  A. 44950
  B. 44950; 49320
  C. 44970
  D. 44901
  C. 44970

• Question 1508:

  In reviewing the medical record of a patient admitted for a left herniorrhaphy, the coder discovers an extremely low potassium level on the laboratory report. In examining the physician's orders, the coder notices that intravenous potassium was ordered. The physician has not listed any indication of an abnormal potassium level or any related condition on the discharge summary. The best course of action for the coder to take is to.

  A. confer with the physician and ask him or her to list the condition as a final diagnosis if he or she considers the abnormal potassium level to be clinically significant.
  B. code the record as is.
  C. code the condition as an abnormal blood chemistry.
  D. code the abnormal potassium level as a complication following surgery.
  A. confer with the physician and ask him or her to list the condition as a final diagnosis if he or she considers the abnormal potassium level to be clinically significant.

• Question 1509:

  Willful disregard of a subpoena is considered

  A. breach of contract.
  B. abuse of process.
  C. contributory negligence.
  D. contempt of court.
  D. contempt of court.

• Question 1510:

  A physician performs a PTCA with drug-eluting stent placement in the left anterior descending' artery and angioplasty only in the right coronary artery.

  A. 92996; 92980
  B. 92980-LD; 92984-RC
  C. 93510; 92980; 92981
  D. 92982; 92996; 92981
  B. 92980-LD; 92984-RC