For each question, read the stated diagnosis, and complete the steps to assign the correct ICD-9-CM code. For each step, answer the question in the last column correctly to receive full credit.

Question 1 Select the appropriate V code for: Status post cardiac pacemaker placement Step Task Question Your Answer 1 Identify all terms in the diagnosis 1A. What are the main terms (conditions) in the medical diagnosis? 1B. What are the description terms (subterms) in the medical diagnosis? 1C. If applicable, what general or chapter specific guidelines will you follow to assign a code to this diagnosis? (give page and section) 2 Locate each main term in the Alphabetic Index. 2. What is the main term listed in the Alphabetic Index for this diagnosis? 3 Refer to any subterms indented under the main term 3. What subterm listed in the Alphabetic index matches the subterm in the diagnosis? 4 Follow cross-reference instructions if the needed code is not located under the first main entry consulted.

4.If applicable, follow the cross-reference instructions. What does the cross reference instruction direct you to do? 5 Verify the code in the Tabular List 5. What is the code in the Volume 1 Tabular List? 6 Read and be guided by an instructional terms in the Tabular List 6. If applicable, follow the instructional terms in the Tabular List. What does the instructional term direct you to do? 7 Assign codes to the highest level of specificity 7. What is the code? 8 Repeat steps 1-8. What other codes did you get from steps 1-8? What is the ICD-9-CODE?

Question 2 Select the appropriate V code for: Personal history of an allergy to latex Step Task Question Your Answer 1 Identify all terms in the diagnosis 1A. What are the main terms (conditions) in the medical diagnosis? 1B. What are the description terms (subterms) in the medical diagnosis? 1C. If applicable, what general or chapter specific guidelines will…