Exam style questions across every CCDS domain
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A hospital records 72 observed deaths, while its risk-adjustment model predicts 90 expected deaths. What is the observed-to-expected mortality ratio?
A patient with metastatic lung cancer is admitted solely for treatment of anemia caused by chemotherapy. The patient receives packed red blood cells and no treatment directed at the malignancy. Which diagnosis should be sequenced first?
At discharge, the attending physician documents, “Probable aspiration pneumonia causing the patient's respiratory symptoms.” The patient is an inpatient. No subsequent documentation rules out aspiration pneumonia. How should the diagnosis be handled for inpatient coding?
A patient with active breast cancer is admitted solely to receive a scheduled cycle of antineoplastic chemotherapy. No complication or acute disease process is responsible for the admission. Which diagnosis is generally sequenced first?
A patient is admitted with alcohol intoxication. The H & P notes increased tolerance related to alcohol consumption, desire to drink despite impaired liver functions, and unsuccessful attempts to stop drinking. Identify the query opportunity related to alcohol consumption.
Which of the following conditions demonstrates the greatest risk of mortality in a 77-year-old patient?
A patient who underwent abdominal surgery one week ago is readmitted specifically for treatment of a postoperative wound infection documented by the surgeon as a complication of the procedure. Which condition should generally be considered for principal diagnosis selection?
A CDI specialist drafts the following query:
“Please document acute respiratory failure because the patient's oxygen saturation is 84% and this diagnosis will qualify as an MC
C.
”What is the MOST appropriate action?
The MOST important factor influencing a hospital's ability to capture the most accurate MS-DRG involves:
A wound care nurse documents an assessment and care of a pressure ulcer. For coding purposes, the wound care nurse's documentation can be used to assign which of the following?
