PREPARING FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXA 1. What convention identifies two codes that are mutually exclusive and cannot be used together? a. Code also b. Excludes1 c. NEC d. See also e. Excludes2 2. Which of the following is NOT an expected benefit of ICD-10-CM? a. Detailed diagnosis codes reduce the need for attachments to claims. b. Provides more consistent and more detailed data for physician use c. Allows anyone in the office to perform diagnosis coding. d. Reflects advancements in technology and medical practice. e. Provides the flexibility to add codes in the future What term describes knowingly billing for services that were never given or billing for a service that has a higher reimbursement than the service actually provided? a. frauc b. maximizing 3. d. flexible billing e. abuse 4. When will annual updates to ICD-10-CM codes take effect each year? a. January 1 b. April 15 C. July 1 d. October 1 e. November 15 . What character functions as a placeholder in D-10-CM