AAAM AIS CAISS - Head Exam 2026/2027 Latest
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What does AIS define as part of the Head - ANSWER-
Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels, Cranial Nerves.
What makes up the Meninges? - ANSWER-Dura
Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia
matter(vascular membrane)
What are the regions of the brain? - ANSWER-Brain Stem,
Cerebellum, Cerebrum
,What is a Focal Brain Injury? - ANSWER-Space occupying
lesion in which the brain will shift or herniate
What is a Diffuse Brain Injury? - ANSWER-
Global/Widespread damaging affecting consciousness
In the skull; what does "Compound" mean? - ANSWER-
Open Fracture
Coding of brain injuries should be done when? -
ANSWER-At 24 hours or at initial confirmed diagnosis if
later than 24 hours.
, When can LOC be coded? - ANSWER-When there is
convincing evidence of head trauma and the diagnosis is
made by a physician.
Provider diagnosis the patient with a "Closed Head Injury"
how do you code this? - ANSWER-100099.9; NFS
Patient is diagnosed with a Compound Temporal Fracture
and laceration of the Temporal Artery. Can you code both
injuries? - ANSWER-Yes
When is a cranial nerve coded as a laceration? -
ANSWER-When there is Total Loss of Nerve Function
Paralysis
Actual Exam And Practice Exam With Complete
Questions And 100% Correct Detailed Answers| Latest
Update!!
What does AIS define as part of the Head - ANSWER-
Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels, Cranial Nerves.
What makes up the Meninges? - ANSWER-Dura
Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia
matter(vascular membrane)
What are the regions of the brain? - ANSWER-Brain Stem,
Cerebellum, Cerebrum
,What is a Focal Brain Injury? - ANSWER-Space occupying
lesion in which the brain will shift or herniate
What is a Diffuse Brain Injury? - ANSWER-
Global/Widespread damaging affecting consciousness
In the skull; what does "Compound" mean? - ANSWER-
Open Fracture
Coding of brain injuries should be done when? -
ANSWER-At 24 hours or at initial confirmed diagnosis if
later than 24 hours.
, When can LOC be coded? - ANSWER-When there is
convincing evidence of head trauma and the diagnosis is
made by a physician.
Provider diagnosis the patient with a "Closed Head Injury"
how do you code this? - ANSWER-100099.9; NFS
Patient is diagnosed with a Compound Temporal Fracture
and laceration of the Temporal Artery. Can you code both
injuries? - ANSWER-Yes
When is a cranial nerve coded as a laceration? -
ANSWER-When there is Total Loss of Nerve Function
Paralysis
