Question 1

Frank is having a rhythm electrocardiography for evaluation of his condition. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

Accepted Answer

A)  rhythm>electrocardiography>evaluation. 
B)  electrocardiography>rhythm>evaluation. 
C)  evaluation>rhythm>electrocardiography. 
D)  Any of these 
A)  rhythm>electrocardiography>evaluation. 
B)  electrocardiography>rhythm>evaluation. 
C)  evaluation>rhythm>electrocardiography. 
D)  Any of these

Question 2

Rosetta presents today for sclerotherapy of a fluid collection, percutaneous. In the CPT book, which term will you look up in the Alphabetic Index?

Accepted Answer

A)  Percutaneous 
B)  Fluid 
C)  Collection 
D)  Sclerotherapy 
A)  Percutaneous 
B)  Fluid 
C)  Collection 
D)  Sclerotherapy

Question 3

When should a coder query the physician?

Accepted Answer

A)  When there is unclear or missing information necessary to code an encounter 
B)  When the supporting documentation is in the progress note 
C)  When the chart has been updated 
D)  When the chart is missing 
A)  When there is unclear or missing information necessary to code an encounter 
B)  When the supporting documentation is in the progress note 
C)  When the chart has been updated 
D)  When the chart is missing

Question 4

A plus sign next to a CPT code:

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates the code can be listed as a primary procedure. 
B)  indicates the code cannot be reported alone. 
C)  distinguishes a code whose description has been changed since the last edition of CPT. 
D)  indicates the code has been revised or is being shown for the first time in this year's CPT book. 
A)  indicates the code can be listed as a primary procedure. 
B)  indicates the code cannot be reported alone. 
C)  distinguishes a code whose description has been changed since the last edition of CPT. 
D)  indicates the code has been revised or is being shown for the first time in this year's CPT book.

Question 5

An indented description or term indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  codes have been deleted. 
B)  it is an add-on code. 
C)  it attaches to the description or term that appears at the margin of the column above. 
D)  this is the complete description of this code. 
A)  codes have been deleted. 
B)  it is an add-on code. 
C)  it attaches to the description or term that appears at the margin of the column above. 
D)  this is the complete description of this code.

Question 6

A star symbol next to a CPT code indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  a revised code. 
B)  a new code. 
C)  telemedicine. 
D)  an add-on code. 
A)  a revised code. 
B)  a new code. 
C)  telemedicine. 
D)  an add-on code.

Question 7

Which of the following facilities is considered an outpatient facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambulatory surgery center 
B)  Same-day surgery centers 
C)  A physician's office 
D)  All of these 
A)  Ambulatory surgery center 
B)  Same-day surgery centers 
C)  A physician's office 
D)  All of these

Question 8

CPT stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Current Procedural Terminology. 
B)  Capitation Procedures and Treatments. 
C)  Certified Procedures and Treatments. 
D)  Current Procedures and Treatments. 
A)  Current Procedural Terminology. 
B)  Capitation Procedures and Treatments. 
C)  Certified Procedures and Treatments. 
D)  Current Procedures and Treatments.

Question 9

The unlisted service or procedure code for a noninvasive vascular diagnostic study is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  90749 
B)  93998 
C)  94799 
D)  99199 
A)  90749 
B)  93998 
C)  94799 
D)  99199

Question 10

A code for a urinalysis would be found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  00100-01999. 
B)  80047-89398. 
C)  0016T-0170T. 
D)  0001F-6005F. 
A)  00100-01999. 
B)  80047-89398. 
C)  0016T-0170T. 
D)  0001F-6005F.

Question 11

A CPT category I code has:

Accepted Answer

A)  five numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book. 
B)  two numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book. 
C)  five characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book. 
D)  two characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book. 
A)  five numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book. 
B)  two numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book. 
C)  five characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book. 
D)  two characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.

Question 12

A CT scan would be coded from:

Accepted Answer

A)  90281-99199. 
B)  80047-89398. 
C)  70010-79999. 
D)  00100-01999. 
A)  90281-99199. 
B)  80047-89398. 
C)  70010-79999. 
D)  00100-01999.

Question 13

Dr. Pearson inserted a catheter into Larry's eustachian tube. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

Accepted Answer

A)  insertion, catheter, eustachian tube. 
B)  eustachian tube, catheterization. 
C)  catheterization, eustachian tube. 
D)  Any of these 
A)  insertion, catheter, eustachian tube. 
B)  eustachian tube, catheterization. 
C)  catheterization, eustachian tube. 
D)  Any of these

Question 14

Category III codes are used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  reporting emerging technology, services, and procedures. 
B)  reporting performance measurement. 
C)  indicating services altered by some specific circumstance. 
D)  reporting durable medical equipment. 
A)  reporting emerging technology, services, and procedures. 
B)  reporting performance measurement. 
C)  indicating services altered by some specific circumstance. 
D)  reporting durable medical equipment.

Question 15

Steps involved in coding the procedures include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  abstracting the physician's notes. 
B)  looking up the key terms. 
C)  verifying the correct code. 
D)  verifying the patient's insurance coverage. 
A)  abstracting the physician's notes. 
B)  looking up the key terms. 
C)  verifying the correct code. 
D)  verifying the patient's insurance coverage.

Question 16

Category III codes are:

Accepted Answer

A)  four numbers followed by the letter T. 
B)  four numbers followed by the letter F. 
C)  five numbers with no punctuation. 
D)  one number and one letter. 
A)  four numbers followed by the letter T. 
B)  four numbers followed by the letter F. 
C)  five numbers with no punctuation. 
D)  one number and one letter.

Question 17

A code for a complete blood count (CBC) test can be found in which range?

Accepted Answer

A)  00100-01999. 
B)  80047-89398. 
C)  0016T-0259T. 
D)  0001F-6005F. 
A)  00100-01999. 
B)  80047-89398. 
C)  0016T-0259T. 
D)  0001F-6005F.

Question 18

An arrow in a circle symbol indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  new or revised text. 
B)  out-of-numerical sequence code. 
C)  exemptions to modifier 51. 
D)  reference to CPT Assistant, Clinical Examples in Radiology, and CTP changes. 
A)  new or revised text. 
B)  out-of-numerical sequence code. 
C)  exemptions to modifier 51. 
D)  reference to CPT Assistant, Clinical Examples in Radiology, and CTP changes.

Question 19

Locate the Medicine section of the CPT manual. Now locate the in-section guidelines for Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids. Report code(s) ________ only when the physician or qualified health care professional provides face-to-face counseling of the patient/family during the administration of a vaccine.

Accepted Answer

A)  90460 
B)  90471-90474 
C)  90461 
D)  90460 and 90461 
A)  90460 
B)  90471-90474 
C)  90461 
D)  90460 and 90461

Question 20

Guidelines for coding radiology procedures can be found:

Accepted Answer

A)  at the back of the CPT book. 
B)  at the front of the CPT book. 
C)  at the beginning of the radiology section. 
D)  in a separate book. 
A)  at the back of the CPT book. 
B)  at the front of the CPT book. 
C)  at the beginning of the radiology section. 
D)  in a separate book.

Exam 20: Introduction to CPT

Frank is having a rhythm electrocardiography for evaluation of his condition. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

Rosetta presents today for sclerotherapy of a fluid collection, percutaneous. In the CPT book, which term will you look up in the Alphabetic Index?

When should a coder query the physician?

A plus sign next to a CPT code:

An indented description or term indicates that:

A star symbol next to a CPT code indicates:

Which of the following facilities is considered an outpatient facility?

CPT stands for:

The unlisted service or procedure code for a noninvasive vascular diagnostic study is ________.

A code for a urinalysis would be found in:

A CPT category I code has:

A CT scan would be coded from:

Dr. Pearson inserted a catheter into Larry's eustachian tube. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

Category III codes are used for:

Steps involved in coding the procedures include all of the following except:

Category III codes are:

A code for a complete blood count (CBC) test can be found in which range?

An arrow in a circle symbol indicates:

Guidelines for coding radiology procedures can be found:

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

CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

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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