Question 1

Which modifier is used to identify a staged or related procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  58 
C)  23 
D)  59 
A)  25 
B)  58 
C)  23 
D)  59 B

Question 2

The patient was taken to the procedure room at the ASC for a proctectomy, and the surgery was canceled after the administration of anesthesia. What modifier is appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)  73 
B)  74 
C)  76 
D)  77 
A)  73 
B)  74 
C)  76 
D)  77 B

Question 3

When an arthroscopy is done on both knees, append modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  25. 
B)  22. 
C)  50. 
D)  51. 
A)  25. 
B)  22. 
C)  50. 
D)  51. C

Question 4

A radiologist reviews and interprets a patient's x-ray and writes a report on the findings. What is the appropriate modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  59 
B)  74 
C)  TC 
D)  26 
A)  59 
B)  74 
C)  TC 
D)  26

Question 5

What are modifiers used for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presenting additional information pertinent to a procedure or service 
B)  Coding surgical procedures 
C)  Coding diagnosis 
D)  Presenting additional information pertinent to a diagnosis 
A)  Presenting additional information pertinent to a procedure or service 
B)  Coding surgical procedures 
C)  Coding diagnosis 
D)  Presenting additional information pertinent to a diagnosis

Question 6

How are multiple modifiers sequenced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Service-related modifier closest to the code 
B)  Personnel modifier closest to the code 
C)  In numerical order 
D)  It does not matter 
A)  Service-related modifier closest to the code 
B)  Personnel modifier closest to the code 
C)  In numerical order 
D)  It does not matter

Question 7

Dr. Adler was concerned about Peter's glucose levels, so he ordered one lab test to be done at 11 am and another at 3 pm. What modifier should be appended to the second test code?

Accepted Answer

A)  76 
B)  91 
C)  79 
D)  90 
A)  76 
B)  91 
C)  79 
D)  90

Question 8

Both Dr. Carter and Dr. Minton operate on Mrs. Smith. Explain this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  56. 
B)  62. 
C)  50. 
D)  77. 
A)  56. 
B)  62. 
C)  50. 
D)  77.

Question 9

All modifiers consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  three numbers. 
B)  three letters. 
C)  two characters. 
D)  two letters. 
A)  three numbers. 
B)  three letters. 
C)  two characters. 
D)  two letters.

Question 10

Dr. Farber provided only surgical care for James. Report this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  54. 
B)  55. 
C)  56. 
D)  58. 
A)  54. 
B)  55. 
C)  56. 
D)  58.

Question 11

After he completed surgery on Dustin, Dr. Willis retired. Dr. Samson took over the postoperative care for Dustin. What modifier is reported for Dr. Willis's service to Dustin?

Accepted Answer

A)  54 
B)  55 
C)  56 
D)  57 
A)  54 
B)  55 
C)  56 
D)  57

Question 12

Modifier 66 is an example of a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical status modifier. 
B)  personnel modifier. 
C)  ambulatory surgery center modifier. 
D)  HCPCS Level II modifier. 
A)  physical status modifier. 
B)  personnel modifier. 
C)  ambulatory surgery center modifier. 
D)  HCPCS Level II modifier.

Question 13

Using correct modifiers can:

Accepted Answer

A)  promote efficient reimbursement for the facility. 
B)  cause the claim to be rejected. 
C)  identify causes of the patient's condition. 
D)  decrease reimbursement for the facility. 
A)  promote efficient reimbursement for the facility. 
B)  cause the claim to be rejected. 
C)  identify causes of the patient's condition. 
D)  decrease reimbursement for the facility.

Question 14

What is the physical status modifier for a brain-dead patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  P2 
B)  P6 
C)  P1 
D)  P5 
A)  P2 
B)  P6 
C)  P1 
D)  P5

Question 15

After he completed surgery on Dustin, Dr. Willis retired. Dr. Samson took over the postoperative care for Dustin. Which modifier should be reported for Dr. Samson?

Accepted Answer

A)  54 
B)  55 
C)  56 
D)  57 
A)  54 
B)  55 
C)  56 
D)  57

Question 16

Dr. Perez operated on Erin's upper right eyelid. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  E1 
B)  E2 
C)  E3 
D)  E4 
A)  E1 
B)  E2 
C)  E3 
D)  E4

Question 17

An example of a HCPCS Level II modifier is:

Accepted Answer

A)  23. 
B)  27. 
C)  RC. 
D)  91. 
A)  23. 
B)  27. 
C)  RC. 
D)  91.

Question 18

Modifier P1 can be appended to only a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluation and management code. 
B)  anesthesia code. 
C)  surgery code. 
D)  radiology code. 
A)  evaluation and management code. 
B)  anesthesia code. 
C)  surgery code. 
D)  radiology code.

Question 19

Due to an unusual circumstance, general anesthesia is administered for a procedure that normally uses no anesthesia at all. Report this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  22. 
B)  23. 
C)  25. 
D)  26. 
A)  22. 
B)  23. 
C)  25. 
D)  26.

Question 20

What do personnel modifiers explain?

Accepted Answer

A)  They indicate a service or procedure was performed by more than one physician. 
B)  They are an indicator of the level of complexity of services required to treat that patient. 
C)  They explain special circumstances relating to the health care professionals involved in the treatment of the patient. 
D)  They indicate that a service or procedure was not performed in total. 
A)  They indicate a service or procedure was performed by more than one physician. 
B)  They are an indicator of the level of complexity of services required to treat that patient. 
C)  They explain special circumstances relating to the health care professionals involved in the treatment of the patient. 
D)  They indicate that a service or procedure was not performed in total.

Exam 21: CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

Which modifier is used to identify a staged or related procedure?

The patient was taken to the procedure room at the ASC for a proctectomy, and the surgery was canceled after the administration of anesthesia. What modifier is appended to the CPT code?

When an arthroscopy is done on both knees, append modifier:

A radiologist reviews and interprets a patient's x-ray and writes a report on the findings. What is the appropriate modifier?

What are modifiers used for?

How are multiple modifiers sequenced?

Dr. Adler was concerned about Peter's glucose levels, so he ordered one lab test to be done at 11 am and another at 3 pm. What modifier should be appended to the second test code?

Both Dr. Carter and Dr. Minton operate on Mrs. Smith. Explain this with modifier:

All modifiers consist of:

Dr. Farber provided only surgical care for James. Report this with modifier:

After he completed surgery on Dustin, Dr. Willis retired. Dr. Samson took over the postoperative care for Dustin. What modifier is reported for Dr. Willis's service to Dustin?

Modifier 66 is an example of a/an:

Using correct modifiers can:

What is the physical status modifier for a brain-dead patient?

After he completed surgery on Dustin, Dr. Willis retired. Dr. Samson took over the postoperative care for Dustin. Which modifier should be reported for Dr. Samson?

Dr. Perez operated on Erin's upper right eyelid. What modifier is used?

An example of a HCPCS Level II modifier is:

Modifier P1 can be appended to only a(n):

Due to an unusual circumstance, general anesthesia is administered for a procedure that normally uses no anesthesia at all. Report this with modifier:

What do personnel modifiers explain?

Introduction to the Languages of Coding

Abstracting Clinical Documentation

The Coding Process

Introduction to Icd-10-Cm

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Coding Conditions of the Blood and Immunological Systems

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