Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Practice Exam

ICD-10-CM stands for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification. This classification system is developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the purpose of documenting and reporting health conditions and diseases. The "10th Revision" indicates that this is the tenth iteration of the classification, reflecting advancements in medical knowledge and health reporting needs. The term "Clinical Modification" specifies that the system has been adapted for use in the clinical setting in the United States, where it includes additional codes and details not found in the WHO’s ICD-10 version, enhancing its utility for specific health data reporting.

The rest of the choices incorrectly reflect the intended meaning or components of the ICD-10-CM. Terms like "Coding Data," "Interstate," "Code," and "Configuration" do not accurately describe the classification system and its purpose, illustrating why those options do not correctly represent ICD-10-CM.