ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient - CCDS-O Exam Practice Test

The table below provides data indicating the use of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) diagnosis code assignment for years 1 and 2 of an ambulatory CDI program. Based on the data and if the HCC value assigned to MDD was 0.299, which of the following should be inferred?
Correct Answer: C
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When should the assignment of a not elsewhere classified (NEC)/other specified code be reported?
Correct Answer: D
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What diagnoses are included in code category N18, chronic kidney disease?
Correct Answer: A
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HCC category assignment methodology is similar to which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
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A CDI specialist is writing a query and including information from another facility's EHR via shared notes. Understanding that the ability to view shared notes may be revoked by the patient at any time, and to ensure HIPAA guidelines are followed, which of the following elements are BEST to include when sending the query?
Correct Answer: D
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Which of the following section(s) of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are applicable to outpatient settings?
Correct Answer: A
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