Medical Coding Practice Test

Which type of conditions, according to the text, should not be assigned as additional codes?

1. conditions that are an integral part of a disease process

2. "code operative report"

3. "code as far as it proceeded. there are V codes available to code the diagnosis of surgery cancelled"

4. "code also" coding procedure (ICD-9-CM)

The correct answer is: conditions that are an integral part of a disease process

Conditions that are considered an integral part of a disease process should not be assigned as additional codes. This is because these conditions are already included and accounted for in the primary diagnosis, and coding them separately can lead to inaccuracies and duplications in reporting. It is essential to follow coding guidelines to ensure accurate and meaningful data for medical coding and billing purposes. Options B, C, and D do not reflect correct coding practices and are not relevant to the guideline of not assigning conditions that are integral parts of a disease process as additional codes.