Question 1

What letter appears in the last field of CPT Category II codes to distinguish them from Category I codes?

Accepted Answer

A)  F 
B)  P 
C)  T 
D)  V 
A)  F 
B)  P 
C)  T 
D)  V

Question 2

A patient who has received professional services from the physician or a physician in the same group within the past 3 years is referred to as a(n) ________ patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient who has received professional services...

Question 3

In the case of a presenting problem that may NOT require the presence of a physician, if service is provided under the physician's supervision, it is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal in nature. 
B)  self-limited in nature. 
C)  low severity in nature. 
D)  moderate severity in nature. 
A)  minimal in nature. 
B)  self-limited in nature. 
C)  low severity in nature. 
D)  moderate severity in nature.

Question 4

CPT codes are used to determine the amount of reimbursement the provider will receive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To code an evaluation and management (E/M) service properly for a new patient, which of the following elements must be documented?

Accepted Answer

A)  history and examination 
B)  history and medical decision making 
C)  examination only 
D)  history, examination, and medical decision making 
A)  history and examination 
B)  history and medical decision making 
C)  examination only 
D)  history, examination, and medical decision making

Question 6

If a history includes a review of the chief complaint (CC) and a brief history of present illness (HPI) only, it is considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:

Accepted Answer

A)  results of diagnostic testing. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  risks and benefits of treatment options. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  results of diagnostic testing. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  risks and benefits of treatment options. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Explain what the initial preventive E/M codes are used to report.

Accepted Answer

The initial preventive E/M codes are use

Question 9

E/M codes are used to report a significant portion of physician services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The current CPT system uses codes with:

Accepted Answer

A)  3 digits. 
B)  4 digits. 
C)  5 digits. 
D)  6 digits. 
A)  3 digits. 
B)  4 digits. 
C)  5 digits. 
D)  6 digits.

Question 11

The review of systems (ROS) is considered part of:

Accepted Answer

A)  history of the patient. 
B)  examination of the patient. 
C)  medical decision making. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  history of the patient. 
B)  examination of the patient. 
C)  medical decision making. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 12

Match the following

-Description of actions taken to make pain or a symptom change

Accepted Answer

A)  timing 
B)  location 
C)  severity 
D)  social history 
E)  modifying factors
F) past history
G) associated signs and symptoms
H) duration
I) context 
A)  timing 
B)  location 
C)  severity 
D)  social history 
E)  modifying factors
F) past history
G) associated signs and symptoms
H) duration
I) context

Question 13

If an examination includes an extended exam of the affected body area(s) and other symptomatic or related organ systems, it is considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Details about a patient's current employment or school history would be part of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  history of present illness. 
B)  past history. 
C)  family history. 
D)  social history. 
A)  history of present illness. 
B)  past history. 
C)  family history. 
D)  social history.

Question 15

In order to consider time as a factor in evaluation and management (E/M) coding, counseling must constitute more than:

Accepted Answer

A)  25% of the visit. 
B)  30% of the visit. 
C)  50% of the visit. 
D)  75% of the visit. 
A)  25% of the visit. 
B)  30% of the visit. 
C)  50% of the visit. 
D)  75% of the visit.

Question 16

A description of the level of symptoms or pain or their ranking on a scale is the level of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A description of the level of symptoms...

Question 17

Match the following

-Description of how long a symptom or pain lasts when it occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  timing 
B)  location 
C)  severity 
D)  social history 
E)  modifying factors
F) past history
G) associated signs and symptoms
H) duration
I) context 
A)  timing 
B)  location 
C)  severity 
D)  social history 
E)  modifying factors
F) past history
G) associated signs and symptoms
H) duration
I) context

Question 18

Match the following

-Description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  timing 
B)  location 
C)  severity 
D)  social history 
E)  modifying factors
F) past history
G) associated signs and symptoms
H) duration
I) context 
A)  timing 
B)  location 
C)  severity 
D)  social history 
E)  modifying factors
F) past history
G) associated signs and symptoms
H) duration
I) context

Question 19

A social history would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  prior major illnesses and injuries 
B)  current medications 
C)  the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom 
D)  marital status and/or living arrangements 
A)  prior major illnesses and injuries 
B)  current medications 
C)  the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom 
D)  marital status and/or living arrangements

Question 20

Services that include a physical examination according to age, and appropriate immunizations and laboratory procedures, are called critical care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What letter appears in the last field of CPT Category II codes to distinguish them from Category I codes?

A patient who has received professional services from the physician or a physician in the same group within the past 3 years is referred to as a(n) ________ patient.

In the case of a presenting problem that may NOT require the presence of a physician, if service is provided under the physician's supervision, it is considered:

CPT codes are used to determine the amount of reimbursement the provider will receive.

To code an evaluation and management (E/M) service properly for a new patient, which of the following elements must be documented?

If a history includes a review of the chief complaint (CC) and a brief history of present illness (HPI) only, it is considered a(n):

Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:

Explain what the initial preventive E/M codes are used to report.

E/M codes are used to report a significant portion of physician services.

The current CPT system uses codes with:

The review of systems (ROS) is considered part of:

Match the following -Description of actions taken to make pain or a symptom change

If an examination includes an extended exam of the affected body area(s) and other symptomatic or related organ systems, it is considered a(n):

Details about a patient's current employment or school history would be part of a:

In order to consider time as a factor in evaluation and management (E/M) coding, counseling must constitute more than:

A description of the level of symptoms or pain or their ranking on a scale is the level of ________.

Match the following -Description of how long a symptom or pain lasts when it occurs

Match the following -Description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs

A social history would include which of the following?

Services that include a physical examination according to age, and appropriate immunizations and laboratory procedures, are called critical care.

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Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Hipaa

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Hcpcs Coding and Compliance

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Exam 6: Introduction to CPT and Place of Coding Services

What letter appears in the last field of CPT Category II codes to distinguish them from Category I codes?

A patient who has received professional services from the physician or a physician in the same group within the past 3 years is referred to as a(n) ________ patient.

In the case of a presenting problem that may NOT require the presence of a physician, if service is provided under the physician's supervision, it is considered:

CPT codes are used to determine the amount of reimbursement the provider will receive.

To code an evaluation and management (E/M) service properly for a new patient, which of the following elements must be documented?

If a history includes a review of the chief complaint (CC) and a brief history of present illness (HPI) only, it is considered a(n):

Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:

Explain what the initial preventive E/M codes are used to report.

E/M codes are used to report a significant portion of physician services.

The current CPT system uses codes with:

The review of systems (ROS) is considered part of:

Match the following -Description of actions taken to make pain or a symptom change

If an examination includes an extended exam of the affected body area(s) and other symptomatic or related organ systems, it is considered a(n):

Details about a patient's current employment or school history would be part of a:

In order to consider time as a factor in evaluation and management (E/M) coding, counseling must constitute more than:

A description of the level of symptoms or pain or their ranking on a scale is the level of ________.

Match the following -Description of how long a symptom or pain lasts when it occurs

Match the following -Description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs

A social history would include which of the following?

Services that include a physical examination according to age, and appropriate immunizations and laboratory procedures, are called critical care.

Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Hipaa

ICD-10 Cm Medical Coding

Coding Procedures and Services

Hcpcs Coding and Compliance

Auditing

Physician Medical Billing

Hospital Medical Billing

Medicare Medical Billing

Medicaid Medical Billing

Tricare Medical Billing

Explanation of Benefits and Payment Adjudication

Refunds and Appeals

Workers Compensation

Filters