Question 1

What is the purpose of guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT code book?

Accepted Answer

Guidelines provide information

Question 2

The ▲ symbol used with a CPT code indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  revised code. 
B)  new code. 
C)  new or revised text. 
D)  add-on code. 
A)  revised code. 
B)  new code. 
C)  new or revised text. 
D)  add-on code.

Question 3

Explain the meaning of "observation status" in regard to a patient in the hospital.

Accepted Answer

"Observation status" applies t

Question 4

To report that the description of a service or procedure has been altered in some way, the coder should use a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Category II CPT code. 
B)  Category III CPT code. 
C)  modifier. 
D)  written explanation. 
A)  Category II CPT code. 
B)  Category III CPT code. 
C)  modifier. 
D)  written explanation.

Question 5

Most services for established patients and subsequent care include all the following components EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  expanded problem, focused history. 
B)  expanded problem, focused examination. 
C)  medical decision making of low complexity. 
D)  medical decision making of high complexity. 
A)  expanded problem, focused history. 
B)  expanded problem, focused examination. 
C)  medical decision making of low complexity. 
D)  medical decision making of high complexity.

Question 6

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) was first published by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1966.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The transfer of total care or a specific portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  authorization. 
B)  consultation. 
C)  office visit. 
D)  referral. 
A)  authorization. 
B)  consultation. 
C)  office visit. 
D)  referral.

Question 8

Match the following

-Description of the body area in which the chief complaint (CC) is occurring

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 9

The type of procedure codes that use a five-digit numeric code and descriptor are:

Accepted Answer

A)  ICD-9-CM codes. 
B)  Category I CPT codes. 
C)  Category II CPT codes. 
D)  Category III CPT codes. 
A)  ICD-9-CM codes. 
B)  Category I CPT codes. 
C)  Category II CPT codes. 
D)  Category III CPT codes.

Question 10

Details about the health status or cause of death of parents, siblings, and children 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 11

A concise statement, usually stated in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, or condition is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A concise statement, usually stated in the...

Question 12

The symbol • used with a CPT code indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  revised code. 
B)  new code. 
C)  new or revised text. 
D)  add-on code. 
A)  revised code. 
B)  new code. 
C)  new or revised text. 
D)  add-on code.

Question 13

An expanded problem focused history would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  chief complaint. 
B)  brief history of present illness. 
C)  brief family history. 
D)  problem-pertinent review of systems. 
A)  chief complaint. 
B)  brief history of present illness. 
C)  brief family history. 
D)  problem-pertinent review of systems.

Question 14

Components that define the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent of the history documented. 
B)  the location of the procedure or service. 
C)  the complexity of the medical decision making documented. 
D)  time. 
A)  the extent of the history documented. 
B)  the location of the procedure or service. 
C)  the complexity of the medical decision making documented. 
D)  time.

Question 15

What does the acronym CPT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Current Pr

Question 16

Match the following

-Age-appropriate review of past and current activities

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 17

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is published by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  World Health Organization (WHO). 
B)  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 
C)  American Medical Association (AM
A) . 
D)  National Center for Health Statistics. 
A)  World Health Organization (WHO). 
B)  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 
C)  American Medical Association (AM
A) . 
D)  National Center for Health Statistics.

Question 18

All of the following are sections of Category I CPT codes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation and Management. 
B)  Surgery. 
C)  Medicine. 
D)  Emergency Room Services. 
A)  Evaluation and Management. 
B)  Surgery. 
C)  Medicine. 
D)  Emergency Room Services.

Question 19

The modifier -32 is used to identify a mandated service; it is used when the service is requested by the payer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In what year did CMS require state Medicaid agencies to use CPT codes for reporting outpatient hospital procedures as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  1977. 
B)  1986. 
C)  1992. 
D)  2006. 
A)  1977. 
B)  1986. 
C)  1992. 
D)  2006.

What is the purpose of guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT code book?

The ▲ symbol used with a CPT code indicates:

Explain the meaning of "observation status" in regard to a patient in the hospital.

To report that the description of a service or procedure has been altered in some way, the coder should use a:

Most services for established patients and subsequent care include all the following components EXCEPT:

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) was first published by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1966.

The transfer of total care or a specific portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is called a(n):

Match the following -Description of the body area in which the chief complaint (CC) is occurring

The type of procedure codes that use a five-digit numeric code and descriptor are:

Details about the health status or cause of death of parents, siblings, and children would be part of a:

A concise statement, usually stated in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, or condition is called the ________.

The symbol • used with a CPT code indicates:

An expanded problem focused history would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Components that define the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services include all of the following EXCEPT:

What does the acronym CPT stand for?

Match the following -Age-appropriate review of past and current activities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is published by the:

All of the following are sections of Category I CPT codes EXCEPT:

The modifier -32 is used to identify a mandated service; it is used when the service is requested by the payer.

In what year did CMS require state Medicaid agencies to use CPT codes for reporting outpatient hospital procedures as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?

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

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Exam 6: Introduction to CPT and Place of Coding Services

What is the purpose of guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT code book?

The ▲ symbol used with a CPT code indicates:

Explain the meaning of "observation status" in regard to a patient in the hospital.

To report that the description of a service or procedure has been altered in some way, the coder should use a:

Most services for established patients and subsequent care include all the following components EXCEPT:

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) was first published by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1966.

The transfer of total care or a specific portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is called a(n):

Match the following -Description of the body area in which the chief complaint (CC) is occurring

The type of procedure codes that use a five-digit numeric code and descriptor are:

Details about the health status or cause of death of parents, siblings, and children would be part of a:

A concise statement, usually stated in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, or condition is called the ________.

The symbol • used with a CPT code indicates:

An expanded problem focused history would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Components that define the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services include all of the following EXCEPT:

What does the acronym CPT stand for?

Match the following -Age-appropriate review of past and current activities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is published by the:

All of the following are sections of Category I CPT codes EXCEPT:

The modifier -32 is used to identify a mandated service; it is used when the service is requested by the payer.

In what year did CMS require state Medicaid agencies to use CPT codes for reporting outpatient hospital procedures as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?

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