Question 1

During his encounter, Warren agrees for Dr. Dyan to schedule his cataract surgery. Report this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  56. 
B)  24. 
C)  54. 
D)  57. 
A)  56. 
B)  24. 
C)  54. 
D)  57.

Question 2

Modifiers are used to explain special circumstances relating to

Accepted Answer

A)  the laterality of service. 
B)  the personnel providing service. 
C)  the physical status of the patient. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the laterality of service. 
B)  the personnel providing service. 
C)  the physical status of the patient. 
D)  All of these

Question 3

Which of the following modifiers might need a supplemental report?

Accepted Answer

A)  23 
B)  52 
C)  53 
D)  All of these 
A)  23 
B)  52 
C)  53 
D)  All of these

Question 4

Hartswell Insurance mandates Roger have a complete physical before a policy can be issued. Explain this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)  26. 
B)  25. 
C)  47. 
D)  32. 
A)  26. 
B)  25. 
C)  47. 
D)  32.

Question 5

Dr. Oppenheim began the appendectomy on Mrs. Quinones when she began to bleed uncontrollably. He was able to stop the bleeding but decided to stop the procedure for the safety of the patient. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  52 
B)  53 
C)  58 
D)  59 
A)  52 
B)  53 
C)  58 
D)  59

Question 6

P3 is an example of a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical team modifier. 
B)  physical status modifier. 
C)  ambulatory surgery center modifier. 
D)  multiple procedure modifier. 
A)  surgical team modifier. 
B)  physical status modifier. 
C)  ambulatory surgery center modifier. 
D)  multiple procedure modifier.

Question 7

A physician who fills in temporarily for another physician is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambulatory Physician 
B)  Locum Tenens Physician 
C)  Hospitalist 
D)  Primary Physician 
A)  Ambulatory Physician 
B)  Locum Tenens Physician 
C)  Hospitalist 
D)  Primary Physician

Question 8

Dr. Walli operated on Jason's hammertoe on his left foot, fourth digit. Which modifier should be reported for his toe?

Accepted Answer

A)  T8 
B)  T1 
C)  T7 
D)  T3 
A)  T8 
B)  T1 
C)  T7 
D)  T3

Question 9

What does the physical status modifier describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The condition of the patient at the time anesthesia is administered. 
B)  The patient had a complication and had to return to the operating room. 
C)  The patient had a procedure performed on both sides of the body. 
D)  The patient had more than one surgeon operating on him or her. 
A)  The condition of the patient at the time anesthesia is administered. 
B)  The patient had a complication and had to return to the operating room. 
C)  The patient had a procedure performed on both sides of the body. 
D)  The patient had more than one surgeon operating on him or her.

Question 10

In many situations when a modifier is used, a ________ is needed for additional clarification.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal report 
B)  medical report 
C)  supplemental report 
D)  circumstance report 
A)  formal report 
B)  medical report 
C)  supplemental report 
D)  circumstance report

Question 11

A patient had a kidney transplant performed and a surgical team was needed. What modifier would be appended to the surgery code?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 
B)  81 
C)  82 
D)  66 
A)  80 
B)  81 
C)  82 
D)  66

Question 12

Where are the modifiers listed in the CPT book?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alphabetic Index 
B)  Appendix A 
C)  Contents 
D)  Back page 
A)  Alphabetic Index 
B)  Appendix A 
C)  Contents 
D)  Back page

Exam 21: CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

During his encounter, Warren agrees for Dr. Dyan to schedule his cataract surgery. Report this with modifier:

Modifiers are used to explain special circumstances relating to

Which of the following modifiers might need a supplemental report?

Hartswell Insurance mandates Roger have a complete physical before a policy can be issued. Explain this with modifier:

Dr. Oppenheim began the appendectomy on Mrs. Quinones when she began to bleed uncontrollably. He was able to stop the bleeding but decided to stop the procedure for the safety of the patient. What modifier is used?

P3 is an example of a/an:

A physician who fills in temporarily for another physician is a(n) ________.

Dr. Walli operated on Jason's hammertoe on his left foot, fourth digit. Which modifier should be reported for his toe?

What does the physical status modifier describe?

In many situations when a modifier is used, a ________ is needed for additional clarification.

A patient had a kidney transplant performed and a surgical team was needed. What modifier would be appended to the surgery code?

Where are the modifiers listed in the CPT book?

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

CPT Pathology Lab Section

CPT Medicine Section

Hcpcs Level II

Introduction to Icd-10-Pcs

ICD-10-Pcs Medical and Surgical Section

Obstetrics Section

Placement Through Chiropractic Sections

Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Sections

Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology Through New Technology Section

Reimbursement

Introduction to Health Care Law and Ethics

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