CCDS Exam

Question 1

According to KDIGO criteria, Stage 1 AKI is defined as an increase in serum creatinine of at least how much within 48 hours?

0.1 mg/dL 0.3 mg/dL 0.5 mg/dL 1.0 mg/dL

Correct Answer:

0.3 mg/dL

Question 2

Which ICD-10-CM code for acute kidney injury is classified as a Major Complication or Comorbidity (MCC)?

N17.9 - Acute kidney failure, unspecified N17.0 - Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis N18.4 - Chronic kidney disease, Stage 4 N18.6 - End-stage renal disease

Correct Answer:

N17.0 - Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

Question 3

According to KDIGO urine output criteria, which finding is consistent with Stage 2 AKI?

Less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr for more than 6 hours Less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr for more than 12 hours Less than 0.3 mL/kg/hr for more than 24 hours Anuria for 12 or more hours

Correct Answer:

Less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr for more than 12 hours

Question 4

When a patient has both acute kidney injury and underlying chronic kidney disease documented, what is the correct ICD-10-CM coding approach?

Code only AKI since it is the more acute and significant condition Code only the applicable CKD stage Assign codes for both AKI and CKD to capture the complete clinical picture Use a single combination code that covers both conditions without additional coding

Correct Answer:

Assign codes for both AKI and CKD to capture the complete clinical picture

Question 5

Which clinical indicator would most support a CDI query for acute kidney injury in a hospitalized patient?

Serum creatinine of 0.9 mg/dL with a baseline of 0.8 mg/dL Urine output of 600 mL over 8 hours in a 70 kg patient Serum creatinine rise of 0.4 mg/dL above baseline within 36 hours Blood urea nitrogen of 15 mg/dL

Correct Answer:

Serum creatinine rise of 0.4 mg/dL above baseline within 36 hours

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