Question 1

An E/M code to report an office visit with a new patient requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  two of the three key components. 
B)  one of the three key components. 
C)  three of the three key components. 
D)  two of the two key components. 
A)  two of the three key components. 
B)  one of the three key components. 
C)  three of the three key components. 
D)  two of the two key components.

Question 2

Services reported with codes 99304-99318 identify the location of care as all except a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  skilled nursing facility. 
B)  custodial care center. 
C)  intermediate care facility. 
D)  psychiatric residential treatment center. 
A)  skilled nursing facility. 
B)  custodial care center. 
C)  intermediate care facility. 
D)  psychiatric residential treatment center.

Question 3

To assign a correct E/M code, you must know:

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient's name. 
B)  the diagnosis code. 
C)  the physician's name. 
D)  the location of the encounter. 
A)  the patient's name. 
B)  the diagnosis code. 
C)  the physician's name. 
D)  the location of the encounter.

Question 4

A general multisystem examination is described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-focused. 
B)  expanded problem-focused. 
C)  detailed. 
D)  comprehensive. 
A)  problem-focused. 
B)  expanded problem-focused. 
C)  detailed. 
D)  comprehensive.

Question 5

George sees Dr. Mallard in his office. Dr. Mallard sends George immediately to be admitted into the hospital. The E/M code will be chosen from subsection:

Accepted Answer

A)  office visit. 
B)  initial hospital care. 
C)  subsequent hospital care. 
D)  emergency department services. 
A)  office visit. 
B)  initial hospital care. 
C)  subsequent hospital care. 
D)  emergency department services.

Question 6

Dr. Schillinger first saw Mary Lou Renney at the hospital last week, the day she was born. Her mom brings her in today for a checkup. History, exam, and medical decision making are documented. This is coded as a(n):

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Inpatient neonatal critical care services are coded by the patient's age and:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the patient is new or established. 
B)  the length of time spent. 
C)  whether it is initial or subsequent care. 
D)  the age of the patient. 
A)  whether the patient is new or established. 
B)  the length of time spent. 
C)  whether it is initial or subsequent care. 
D)  the age of the patient.

Question 8

Dr. Baez phoned Judy Calder to discuss a new therapy he researched for her 5-year-old son. The call lasted 15 minutes. Judy said she would discuss this with her husband and let him know. Dr. Baez saw the patient two weeks ago. This is coded:

Accepted Answer

A)  99441 
B)  99442 
C)  99443 
D)  99444 
A)  99441 
B)  99442 
C)  99443 
D)  99444

Question 9

Key components of some E/M codes include a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  location. 
B)  new patient. 
C)  level of examination. 
D)  chief complaint. 
A)  location. 
B)  new patient. 
C)  level of examination. 
D)  chief complaint.

Question 10

A physician spent 45 minutes counseling on healthy diet and the importance of exercise to a patient with a family history of diabetes. How are the physician's services coded?

Accepted Answer

A)  99401 
B)  99402 
C)  99403 
D)  99406 
A)  99401 
B)  99402 
C)  99403 
D)  99406

Question 11

All of these body areas are recognized by CPT, except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  skin. 
B)  neck. 
C)  abdomen. 
D)  back. 
A)  skin. 
B)  neck. 
C)  abdomen. 
D)  back.

Question 12

The CPT book categorizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  11 body areas and six organ systems. 
B)  five body areas and seven organ systems. 
C)  seven body areas and 11 organ systems. 
D)  nine body areas and 12 organ systems. 
A)  11 body areas and six organ systems. 
B)  five body areas and seven organ systems. 
C)  seven body areas and 11 organ systems. 
D)  nine body areas and 12 organ systems.

Question 13

An example of a body area is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  abdomen. 
B)  skin. 
C)  eyes. 
D)  ears. 
A)  abdomen. 
B)  skin. 
C)  eyes. 
D)  ears.

Question 14

Dr. Fawzi saw Harrison, his long-time patient, in his home after Harrison's release from the hospital. This E/M service will be coded from the range of:

Accepted Answer

A)  99231-99233. 
B)  99298-99300. 
C)  99324-99328. 
D)  99347-99350. 
A)  99231-99233. 
B)  99298-99300. 
C)  99324-99328. 
D)  99347-99350.

Question 15

Dr. Williams completed a physical for Mr. Jones. The physical is required by the insurance company prior to issuing a life insurance policy. What modifier should be appended to the E/M code?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  22 
C)  57 
D)  32 
A)  25 
B)  22 
C)  57 
D)  32

Question 16

Preventive medicine visit codes are determined by the age of the patient and:

Accepted Answer

A)  length of the exam. 
B)  whether the patient is new or established. 
C)  location of the visit. 
D)  number of physicians involved. 
A)  length of the exam. 
B)  whether the patient is new or established. 
C)  location of the visit. 
D)  number of physicians involved.

Question 17

The amount of time spent may be used as the key element to determine an E/M code when counseling takes more than:

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent. 
B)  50 percent. 
C)  75 percent. 
D)  80 percent. 
A)  25 percent. 
B)  50 percent. 
C)  75 percent. 
D)  80 percent.

Question 18

When a patient has a detailed history, the review of systems must fall into which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  No review of systems 
B)  Problem-pertinent review of systems 
C)  Extended problem-pertinent review of systems 
D)  Complete review of systems 
A)  No review of systems 
B)  Problem-pertinent review of systems 
C)  Extended problem-pertinent review of systems 
D)  Complete review of systems

Question 19

Maribelle Longene is being discharged today from the Health Center nursing home. Dr. Kenmore spent 20 minutes completing the discharge process (final exam, discussion, etc.). What code is used for nursing home discharge services?

Accepted Answer

A)  99215 
B)  99310 
C)  99315 
D)  99316 
A)  99215 
B)  99310 
C)  99315 
D)  99316

Question 20

A small number of possible diagnoses and treatment options are described as medical decision-making that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  straightforward. 
B)  low complexity. 
C)  moderate complexity. 
D)  high complexity. 
A)  straightforward. 
B)  low complexity. 
C)  moderate complexity. 
D)  high complexity.

Exam 22: CPT Evaluation and Management Coding

An E/M code to report an office visit with a new patient requires:

Services reported with codes 99304-99318 identify the location of care as all except a(n):

To assign a correct E/M code, you must know:

A general multisystem examination is described as:

George sees Dr. Mallard in his office. Dr. Mallard sends George immediately to be admitted into the hospital. The E/M code will be chosen from subsection:

Dr. Schillinger first saw Mary Lou Renney at the hospital last week, the day she was born. Her mom brings her in today for a checkup. History, exam, and medical decision making are documented. This is coded as a(n):

Inpatient neonatal critical care services are coded by the patient's age and:

Dr. Baez phoned Judy Calder to discuss a new therapy he researched for her 5-year-old son. The call lasted 15 minutes. Judy said she would discuss this with her husband and let him know. Dr. Baez saw the patient two weeks ago. This is coded:

Key components of some E/M codes include a(n):

A physician spent 45 minutes counseling on healthy diet and the importance of exercise to a patient with a family history of diabetes. How are the physician's services coded?

All of these body areas are recognized by CPT, except the:

The CPT book categorizes:

An example of a body area is the:

Dr. Fawzi saw Harrison, his long-time patient, in his home after Harrison's release from the hospital. This E/M service will be coded from the range of:

Dr. Williams completed a physical for Mr. Jones. The physical is required by the insurance company prior to issuing a life insurance policy. What modifier should be appended to the E/M code?

Preventive medicine visit codes are determined by the age of the patient and:

The amount of time spent may be used as the key element to determine an E/M code when counseling takes more than:

When a patient has a detailed history, the review of systems must fall into which category?

Maribelle Longene is being discharged today from the Health Center nursing home. Dr. Kenmore spent 20 minutes completing the discharge process (final exam, discussion, etc.). What code is used for nursing home discharge services?

A small number of possible diagnoses and treatment options are described as medical decision-making that is:

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

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Coding Injury, Poisoning, and External Causes

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Factors Influencing Health Status Z Codes

Inpatient Hospital Diagnosis Coding

Introduction to CPT

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