CMDP Practice Questions - Certified Medical Documentation Professional (AIHC) Exam - CMDP Practice Questions - Certified Medical Documentation Professional (AIHC) Exam

Question 1

According to UHDDS, the principal diagnosis is defined as which of the following?

The most resource-intensive condition treated during the stay The condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission The first diagnosis listed by the admitting physician The condition with the highest reimbursement weight

Correct Answer:

The condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission

Question 2

A patient is admitted with chest pain. After workup, the physician documents 'NSTEMI' as the cause. Which is the correct principal diagnosis?

Chest pain (R07.9) NSTEMI (I21.4) Acute coronary syndrome (I24.9) Atherosclerotic heart disease (I25.10)

Correct Answer:

NSTEMI (I21.4)

Question 3

Two conditions equally meet the definition of principal diagnosis and the Alphabetic Index, Tabular List, or another coding guideline does not provide sequencing direction. According to ICD-10-CM Section II.C, which is selected as principal?

The condition with the higher MS-DRG weight Either condition may be sequenced first The condition listed first in the discharge summary The condition with more clinical indicators

Correct Answer:

Either condition may be sequenced first

Question 4

A patient with COPD is admitted for elective hip replacement. Postoperatively, the patient develops acute respiratory failure requiring ICU care. Which is the principal diagnosis?

Acute respiratory failure (J96.00) COPD (J44.9) Osteoarthritis of the hip (M16.x) Postprocedural respiratory failure (J95.821)

Correct Answer:

Osteoarthritis of the hip (M16.x)

Question 5

A patient is admitted with sepsis due to a urinary tract infection. The UTI is identified as the localized source. Per ICD-10-CM Guideline I.C.1.d, what is the correct sequencing?

UTI sequenced first, sepsis as a secondary diagnosis Sepsis (A41.x) sequenced first, with the UTI coded as a secondary diagnosis Either condition may be sequenced first based on physician preference Severe sepsis sequenced first regardless of organ dysfunction

Correct Answer:

Sepsis (A41.x) sequenced first, with the UTI coded as a secondary diagnosis

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