Question 1

When is a physical status modifier used?

Accepted Answer

A)  To indicate the level of complexity of services required to anesthetize that patient 
B)  To indicate a service or procedure was performed by more than one physician 
C)  To indicate a bilateral procedure was performed 
D)  To indicate that a service or procedure was not performed in total 
A)  To indicate the level of complexity of services required to anesthetize that patient 
B)  To indicate a service or procedure was performed by more than one physician 
C)  To indicate a bilateral procedure was performed 
D)  To indicate that a service or procedure was not performed in total

Question 2

Supplemental reports are required when which modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  50 
C)  57 
D)  26 
A)  22 
B)  50 
C)  57 
D)  26

Question 3

The nursing home's ambulance transported Mrs. Foster. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  QM 
B)  QN 
C)  AA 
D)  E1 
A)  QM 
B)  QN 
C)  AA 
D)  E1

Question 4

There are some modifiers only used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  surgery codes. 
B)  physical therapy codes. 
C)  pathology codes. 
D)  ambulatory surgery center codes. 
A)  surgery codes. 
B)  physical therapy codes. 
C)  pathology codes. 
D)  ambulatory surgery center codes.

Question 5

The patient had a surgical procedure performed on the upper right eyelid. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many characters are in a HCPCS Level II Modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two characters: letters or numbers 
B)  Three letters 
C)  Three characters: letters or numbers 
D)  Two numbers 
A)  Two characters: letters or numbers 
B)  Three letters 
C)  Three characters: letters or numbers 
D)  Two numbers

Question 7

Anesthesia is administered to a patient with mild systemic disease. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  P1 
B)  P2 
C)  P3 
D)  P4 
A)  P1 
B)  P2 
C)  P3 
D)  P4

Question 8

A surgical procedure is done on an infant weighing less than 4 kg. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  62 
B)  74 
C)  63 
D)  59 
A)  62 
B)  74 
C)  63 
D)  59

Question 9

When the surgeon administers the anesthesia and performs the procedure, use modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  23. 
B)  47. 
C)  26. 
D)  62. 
A)  23. 
B)  47. 
C)  26. 
D)  62.

Question 10

GH is an example of what kind of modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  CPT 
B)  ASC 
C)  HCPCS Level II 
D)  None of these 
A)  CPT 
B)  ASC 
C)  HCPCS Level II 
D)  None of these

Question 11

A patient had a left heart catheterization and a drug-eluting stent was placed in the left anterior descending coronary artery. What modifier is appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)  LC 
B)  LM 
C)  LD 
D)  LT 
A)  LC 
B)  LM 
C)  LD 
D)  LT

Question 12

A patient had a biopsy performed on both of her breasts. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)  51 
B)  50 
C)  62 
D)  59 
A)  51 
B)  50 
C)  62 
D)  59

Question 13

Anesthesia is administered to a normal healthy person. Append modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  P1. 
B)  P2. 
C)  P3. 
D)  P4. 
A)  P1. 
B)  P2. 
C)  P3. 
D)  P4.

Question 14

Dr. Files removed a cyst from Jane's left thumb. Indicate this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  F5. 
B)  F1. 
C)  FA. 
D)  FB. 
A)  F5. 
B)  F1. 
C)  FA. 
D)  FB.

Question 15

Which of the following codes shows properly sequenced modifiers?

Accepted Answer

A)  67700-RT-50 
B)  24201-LT-76 
C)  24201-76-LT 
D)  67810-LT-50 
A)  67700-RT-50 
B)  24201-LT-76 
C)  24201-76-LT 
D)  67810-LT-50

Question 16

What modifier is used to indicate when both a diagnostic and a screening mammogram are done on the same day on the same patient for performance and payment?

Accepted Answer

A)  QM 
B)  LC 
C)  GG 
D)  LM 
A)  QM 
B)  LC 
C)  GG 
D)  LM

Question 17

A patient had a left knee total knee arthroplasty done. What modifier should be appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)  F3 
B)  T3 
C)  LT 
D)  LC 
A)  F3 
B)  T3 
C)  LT 
D)  LC

Question 18

Dr. Franks assisted Dr. Rothwell during Keenan's appendectomy. Which modifier will Dr. Franks report?

Accepted Answer

A)  62 
B)  66 
C)  80 
D)  77 
A)  62 
B)  66 
C)  80 
D)  77

Question 19

Rebecca is scheduled for a carpal tunnel release at the ASC. However, as the nurse is preparing her for the surgery, it is noticed that Rebecca has a fever, and they cancel the procedure prior to any sedation. Report this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  52. 
B)  53. 
C)  73. 
D)  74. 
A)  52. 
B)  53. 
C)  73. 
D)  74.

Question 20

Dr. Langer's coder is submitting the claim form for his role on the surgical team performing a heart transplant. What modifier will be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  62 
B)  99 
C)  66 
D)  77 
A)  62 
B)  99 
C)  66 
D)  77

Exam 21: CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

When is a physical status modifier used?

Supplemental reports are required when which modifier is used?

The nursing home's ambulance transported Mrs. Foster. What modifier is used?

There are some modifiers only used for:

The patient had a surgical procedure performed on the upper right eyelid. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

How many characters are in a HCPCS Level II Modifier?

Anesthesia is administered to a patient with mild systemic disease. What modifier is used?

A surgical procedure is done on an infant weighing less than 4 kg. What modifier is used?

When the surgeon administers the anesthesia and performs the procedure, use modifier:

GH is an example of what kind of modifier?

A patient had a left heart catheterization and a drug-eluting stent was placed in the left anterior descending coronary artery. What modifier is appended to the CPT code?

A patient had a biopsy performed on both of her breasts. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

Anesthesia is administered to a normal healthy person. Append modifier:

Dr. Files removed a cyst from Jane's left thumb. Indicate this with modifier:

Which of the following codes shows properly sequenced modifiers?

What modifier is used to indicate when both a diagnostic and a screening mammogram are done on the same day on the same patient for performance and payment?

A patient had a left knee total knee arthroplasty done. What modifier should be appended to the CPT code?

Dr. Franks assisted Dr. Rothwell during Keenan's appendectomy. Which modifier will Dr. Franks report?

Rebecca is scheduled for a carpal tunnel release at the ASC. However, as the nurse is preparing her for the surgery, it is noticed that Rebecca has a fever, and they cancel the procedure prior to any sedation. Report this with modifier:

Dr. Langer's coder is submitting the claim form for his role on the surgical team performing a heart transplant. What modifier will be used?

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 Evaluation and Management Coding

CPT Anesthesia Section

CPT Surgery Section

CPT Radiology Section

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CPT Medicine Section

Hcpcs Level II

Introduction to Icd-10-Pcs

ICD-10-Pcs Medical and Surgical Section

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