Question 1

What code is reported for the initial hospital care for a normal newborn infant admitted and discharged on the same date?

Accepted Answer

A)  99460 
B)  99461 
C)  99462 
D)  99463 
A)  99460 
B)  99461 
C)  99462 
D)  99463

Question 2

Dr. Nelson provides medical care to Mrs. Blackberry in her home. He has been her physician for two years and obtained a problem-focused interval history, problem-focused exam. His medical decision making was straightforward. What E/M code is reported?

Accepted Answer

A)  99341 
B)  99347 
C)  99375 
D)  99213 
A)  99341 
B)  99347 
C)  99375 
D)  99213

Question 3

An established patient is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a patient who has never been seen before by the provider. 
B)  a patient who was seen four years ago. 
C)  a patient who was seen five years ago. 
D)  a patient who has been seen within the last three years. 
A)  a patient who has never been seen before by the provider. 
B)  a patient who was seen four years ago. 
C)  a patient who was seen five years ago. 
D)  a patient who has been seen within the last three years.

Question 4

Medical decision-making is measured by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  number of possible diagnoses. 
B)  number of possible treatments. 
C)  number of organ systems reviewed. 
D)  number of possible diagnoses and the number of possible treatments. 
A)  number of possible diagnoses. 
B)  number of possible treatments. 
C)  number of organ systems reviewed. 
D)  number of possible diagnoses and the number of possible treatments.

Question 5

Dr. Rosin meets with Mr. Barry to talk to him about the importance of testing his glucose regularly. This is coded as (a):

Accepted Answer

A)  counseling. 
B)  risk-factor reduction intervention. 
C)  consultation. 
D)  anticipatory guidance. 
A)  counseling. 
B)  risk-factor reduction intervention. 
C)  consultation. 
D)  anticipatory guidance.

Question 6

A patient came in to see the specialist in your office for the first time. What is this patient's relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initial visit 
B)  Subsequent visit 
C)  New patient 
D)  Established patient 
A)  Initial visit 
B)  Subsequent visit 
C)  New patient 
D)  Established patient

Question 7

The amount of detail involved in the documentation of the patient history that has been taken during this encounter will identify the:

Accepted Answer

A)  level of patient history. 
B)  place of service. 
C)  consultation given. 
D)  medical decision-making. 
A)  level of patient history. 
B)  place of service. 
C)  consultation given. 
D)  medical decision-making.

Question 8

During an annual well-woman examination, Dr. Komen discovered a lump in Serita's breast. Dr. Komen then documented a problem-focused E/M, which should be appended with which modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  24 
C)  25 
D)  26 
A)  22 
B)  24 
C)  25 
D)  26

Question 9

Today, Dr. Nepal discharged Emil Stanton from the hospital and admitted him to a nursing facility for continued care. How will Dr. Nepal's services for today be coded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospital discharge service + initial nursing facility care 
B)  Initial nursing facility care only 
C)  Hospital discharge service only 
D)  Subsequent hospital care 
A)  Hospital discharge service + initial nursing facility care 
B)  Initial nursing facility care only 
C)  Hospital discharge service only 
D)  Subsequent hospital care

Question 10

Darlene has not seen Dr. Curtis in four years. Today's visit will be coded as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  initial visit. 
B)  subsequent visit. 
C)  new patient. 
D)  established patient. 
A)  initial visit. 
B)  subsequent visit. 
C)  new patient. 
D)  established patient.

Question 11

E/M services provided to an assisted living facility resident are coded:

Accepted Answer

A)  new patient. 
B)  office or hospital. 
C)  domiciliary subsection. 
D)  special services. 
A)  new patient. 
B)  office or hospital. 
C)  domiciliary subsection. 
D)  special services.

Question 12

Pediatric critical care codes are measured by:

Accepted Answer

A)  minutes. 
B)  hours. 
C)  days. 
D)  total length of stay. 
A)  minutes. 
B)  hours. 
C)  days. 
D)  total length of stay.

Question 13

What code is reported for a physician who provided discharge services for a patient who is being discharged from observation care after a two-day stay?

Accepted Answer

A)  99224 
B)  99217 
C)  99354 
D)  99236 
A)  99224 
B)  99217 
C)  99354 
D)  99236

Question 14

Dr. Suarez performs a basic disability exam on Zena McIntire. This is coded from which subsection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk-factor reduction 
B)  Special evaluation and management services 
C)  Preventive medicine 
D)  New patient, office/outpatient visit 
A)  Risk-factor reduction 
B)  Special evaluation and management services 
C)  Preventive medicine 
D)  New patient, office/outpatient visit

Question 15

One of the organ systems recognized by CPT is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  abdomen. 
B)  psychiatric. 
C)  neck. 
D)  genitalia. 
A)  abdomen. 
B)  psychiatric. 
C)  neck. 
D)  genitalia.

Question 16

Dr. Olsen evaluates Frank Harrison, currently in the ICU. Mr. Harrison was in a single-engine airplane crash and is in a coma. Dr. Olsen is with Frank for 45 minutes. What is the appropriate CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)  99291 
B)  99292 
C)  92953 
D)  94662 
A)  99291 
B)  99292 
C)  92953 
D)  94662

Question 17

An example of an organ system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  genitalia. 
B)  neurologic. 
C)  neck. 
D)  head. 
A)  genitalia. 
B)  neurologic. 
C)  neck. 
D)  head.

Question 18

Codes 99324-99340 are used for reporting services to patients in all except:

Accepted Answer

A)  assisted living facilities. 
B)  domiciliaries. 
C)  long-term care facilities. 
D)  Alzheimer's facilities. 
A)  assisted living facilities. 
B)  domiciliaries. 
C)  long-term care facilities. 
D)  Alzheimer's facilities.

Question 19

An 18-year-old female went to visit Dr. Green for her annual physical. She has seen Dr. Green every year for her physical since the age of 12. What is the appropriate code to use for this visit?

Accepted Answer

A)  99384 
B)  99395 
C)  99385 
D)  99394 
A)  99384 
B)  99395 
C)  99385 
D)  99394

Question 20

Initial Hospital Care E/M service codes range from:

Accepted Answer

A)  99231-99233. 
B)  99221-99223. 
C)  99218-99220. 
D)  99224-99226. 
A)  99231-99233. 
B)  99221-99223. 
C)  99218-99220. 
D)  99224-99226.

Exam 22: CPT Evaluation and Management Coding

What code is reported for the initial hospital care for a normal newborn infant admitted and discharged on the same date?

Dr. Nelson provides medical care to Mrs. Blackberry in her home. He has been her physician for two years and obtained a problem-focused interval history, problem-focused exam. His medical decision making was straightforward. What E/M code is reported?

An established patient is defined as:

Medical decision-making is measured by the:

Dr. Rosin meets with Mr. Barry to talk to him about the importance of testing his glucose regularly. This is coded as (a):

A patient came in to see the specialist in your office for the first time. What is this patient's relationship?

The amount of detail involved in the documentation of the patient history that has been taken during this encounter will identify the:

During an annual well-woman examination, Dr. Komen discovered a lump in Serita's breast. Dr. Komen then documented a problem-focused E/M, which should be appended with which modifier?

Today, Dr. Nepal discharged Emil Stanton from the hospital and admitted him to a nursing facility for continued care. How will Dr. Nepal's services for today be coded?

Darlene has not seen Dr. Curtis in four years. Today's visit will be coded as a(n):

E/M services provided to an assisted living facility resident are coded:

Pediatric critical care codes are measured by:

What code is reported for a physician who provided discharge services for a patient who is being discharged from observation care after a two-day stay?

Dr. Suarez performs a basic disability exam on Zena McIntire. This is coded from which subsection?

One of the organ systems recognized by CPT is the:

Dr. Olsen evaluates Frank Harrison, currently in the ICU. Mr. Harrison was in a single-engine airplane crash and is in a coma. Dr. Olsen is with Frank for 45 minutes. What is the appropriate CPT code?

An example of an organ system is:

Codes 99324-99340 are used for reporting services to patients in all except:

An 18-year-old female went to visit Dr. Green for her annual physical. She has seen Dr. Green every year for her physical since the age of 12. What is the appropriate code to use for this visit?

Initial Hospital Care E/M service codes range from:

Introduction to the Languages of Coding

Abstracting Clinical Documentation

The Coding Process

Introduction to Icd-10-Cm

Coding Infectious Diseases

Coding Neoplasms

Coding Conditions of the Blood and Immunological Systems

Coding Endocrine Conditions

Coding Mental, Behavioral, and Neurological Disorders

Coding Dysfunction of the Optical and Auditory Systems

Coding Cardiovascular Conditions

Coding Respiratory Conditions

Coding Digestive System Conditions

Coding Integumentary Conditions

Coding Muscular and Skeletal Conditions

Coding Injury, Poisoning, and External Causes

Coding Genitourinary, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Congenital, and Pediatrics Conditions

Factors Influencing Health Status Z Codes

Inpatient Hospital Diagnosis Coding

Introduction to CPT

CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

CPT Anesthesia Section

CPT Surgery Section

CPT Radiology Section

CPT Pathology Lab Section

CPT Medicine Section

Hcpcs Level II

Introduction to Icd-10-Pcs

ICD-10-Pcs Medical and Surgical Section

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Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Sections

Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology Through New Technology Section

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