Question 1

A chronological description of the patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the present is the:

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 2

The temporary codes used for emerging technology, services, or procedures are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Category I CPT codes. 
B)  Category II CPT codes. 
C)  Category III CPT codes. 
D)  ICD-10-CM codes. 
A)  Category I CPT codes. 
B)  Category II CPT codes. 
C)  Category III CPT codes. 
D)  ICD-10-CM codes.

Question 3

An inpatient is defined as a patient who has been admitted to the hospital and is expected to stay 48 hours or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Medical decision making (MDM) is measured by all of the following components EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cost associated with the recommended procedure. 
B)  risk of significant complications. 
C)  number of medical records or tests that must be analyzed. 
D)  number of possible diagnoses that must be considered. 
A)  cost associated with the recommended procedure. 
B)  risk of significant complications. 
C)  number of medical records or tests that must be analyzed. 
D)  number of possible diagnoses that must be considered.

Question 5

Dimensions of a history of present illness (HPI) include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  location in the body where the chief complaint is occurring. 
B)  age-appropriate dietary status. 
C)  the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom. 
D)  how long the symptom or pain has been present and/or how long it lasts. 
A)  location in the body where the chief complaint is occurring. 
B)  age-appropriate dietary status. 
C)  the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom. 
D)  how long the symptom or pain has been present and/or how long it lasts.

Question 6

The modifier -52 is used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  prolonged evaluation and management (E/M) service. 
B)  unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period. 
C)  significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. 
D)  reduced services. 
A)  prolonged evaluation and management (E/M) service. 
B)  unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period. 
C)  significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. 
D)  reduced services.

Question 7

Match the following

-Description used for the specific character of a symptom or pain = quality

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 8

A statement, usually in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, condition, or other factor that is the reason for the encounter is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  chief complaint. 
B)  primary diagnosis. 
C)  principal diagnosis. 
D)  reason for complaint. 
A)  chief complaint. 
B)  primary diagnosis. 
C)  principal diagnosis. 
D)  reason for complaint.

Question 9

The modifier -32 is used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  mandated services (used when requested by the payer). 
B)  unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period. 
C)  significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. 
D)  reduced services. 
A)  mandated services (used when requested by the payer). 
B)  unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period. 
C)  significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. 
D)  reduced services.

Question 10

In a coding a physical examination, all of the following organ systems are recognized EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  head, including the face. 
B)  eyes. 
C)  respiratory. 
D)  skin. 
A)  head, including the face. 
B)  eyes. 
C)  respiratory. 
D)  skin.

Question 11

The transfer of the total care or a portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The transfer of the total care or...

Question 12

An established patient is defined as one who has received professional service from the physician or another physician of the same specialty in the same group within the last 5 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a physician began an initial gynecological exam on a patient but discontinued it due to the patient's extreme discomfort, the modifier would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  -25. 
B)  -32. 
C)  -52. 
D)  -57. 
A)  -25. 
B)  -32. 
C)  -52. 
D)  -57.

Question 14

The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality is a factor in determining the level of medical decision making (MDM).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A description of how long the symptom or pain has been present is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  timing. 
B)  duration. 
C)  severity. 
D)  quality. 
A)  timing. 
B)  duration. 
C)  severity. 
D)  quality.

Question 16

The first section of the CPT code book is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Anesthesia. 
B)  Surgery. 
C)  Medicine. 
D)  Evaluation and Management . 
A)  Anesthesia. 
B)  Surgery. 
C)  Medicine. 
D)  Evaluation and Management .

Question 17

What factors are considered in determining the level of medical decision making?

Accepted Answer

The factors are number of possible diagn

Question 18

CPT Category II codes are used principally:

Accepted Answer

A)  for providing more information about the diagnosis. 
B)  as temporary codes for emerging technology. 
C)  for performance measurement. 
D)  to describe the procedure performed by the physician. 
A)  for providing more information about the diagnosis. 
B)  as temporary codes for emerging technology. 
C)  for performance measurement. 
D)  to describe the procedure performed by the physician.

Question 19

The four types of examinations used in determining the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services are:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed, and comprehensive. 
B)  problem focused, expanded problem focused, complete, and comprehensive. 
C)  problem focused, detailed, comprehensive, and complete. 
D)  expanded problem focused, detailed, expanded detailed, and comprehensive. 
A)  problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed, and comprehensive. 
B)  problem focused, expanded problem focused, complete, and comprehensive. 
C)  problem focused, detailed, comprehensive, and complete. 
D)  expanded problem focused, detailed, expanded detailed, and comprehensive.

Question 20

A comprehensive exam would include a general multisystem exam or a complete exam of a single organ system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A chronological description of the patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the present is the:

The temporary codes used for emerging technology, services, or procedures are:

An inpatient is defined as a patient who has been admitted to the hospital and is expected to stay 48 hours or more.

Medical decision making (MDM) is measured by all of the following components EXCEPT the:

Dimensions of a history of present illness (HPI) include all of the following EXCEPT:

The modifier -52 is used to indicate:

Match the following -Description used for the specific character of a symptom or pain = quality

A statement, usually in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, condition, or other factor that is the reason for the encounter is called the:

The modifier -32 is used to indicate:

In a coding a physical examination, all of the following organ systems are recognized EXCEPT:

The transfer of the total care or a portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is a(n) ________.

An established patient is defined as one who has received professional service from the physician or another physician of the same specialty in the same group within the last 5 years.

If a physician began an initial gynecological exam on a patient but discontinued it due to the patient's extreme discomfort, the modifier would be:

The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality is a factor in determining the level of medical decision making (MDM).

A description of how long the symptom or pain has been present is referred to as the:

The first section of the CPT code book is:

What factors are considered in determining the level of medical decision making?

CPT Category II codes are used principally:

The four types of examinations used in determining the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services are:

A comprehensive exam would include a general multisystem exam or a complete exam of a single organ system.

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

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Exam 6: Introduction to CPT and Place of Coding Services

A chronological description of the patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the present is the:

The temporary codes used for emerging technology, services, or procedures are:

An inpatient is defined as a patient who has been admitted to the hospital and is expected to stay 48 hours or more.

Medical decision making (MDM) is measured by all of the following components EXCEPT the:

Dimensions of a history of present illness (HPI) include all of the following EXCEPT:

The modifier -52 is used to indicate:

Match the following -Description used for the specific character of a symptom or pain = quality

A statement, usually in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, condition, or other factor that is the reason for the encounter is called the:

The modifier -32 is used to indicate:

In a coding a physical examination, all of the following organ systems are recognized EXCEPT:

The transfer of the total care or a portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is a(n) ________.

An established patient is defined as one who has received professional service from the physician or another physician of the same specialty in the same group within the last 5 years.

If a physician began an initial gynecological exam on a patient but discontinued it due to the patient's extreme discomfort, the modifier would be:

The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality is a factor in determining the level of medical decision making (MDM).

A description of how long the symptom or pain has been present is referred to as the:

The first section of the CPT code book is:

What factors are considered in determining the level of medical decision making?

CPT Category II codes are used principally:

The four types of examinations used in determining the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services are:

A comprehensive exam would include a general multisystem exam or a complete exam of a single organ system.

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