Question 1

The last step in the coding process is

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the main term. 
B)  verify the code in the CPT text. 
C)  determine the need for modifiers. 
D)  locate the Main term in the index. 
A)  Identify the main term. 
B)  verify the code in the CPT text. 
C)  determine the need for modifiers. 
D)  locate the Main term in the index.

Question 2

Which of the following is a cross-reference that might be seen in CPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  See Also 
B)  Neither "See" nor "See Also" is seen 
C)  See 
D)  Both "See" and "See Also" are seen 
A)  See Also 
B)  Neither "See" nor "See Also" is seen 
C)  See 
D)  Both "See" and "See Also" are seen

Question 3

A complete procedure in the pathology and laboratory section includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  performing the test. 
B)  ordering the treatment based on the results. 
C)  ordering the test. 
D)  handling the sample. 
A)  performing the test. 
B)  ordering the treatment based on the results. 
C)  ordering the test. 
D)  handling the sample.

Question 4

Codes in the anesthesia section are paid according to the

Accepted Answer

A)  severity of the surgery. 
B)  time. 
C)  severity of the diagnosis. 
D)  the type of anesthesia used. 
A)  severity of the surgery. 
B)  time. 
C)  severity of the diagnosis. 
D)  the type of anesthesia used.

Question 5

In CPT, a lightning bolt symbol next to a code indicates a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  revised code descriptor. 
B)  code pending FDA approval. 
C)  add-on code. 
D)  new/revised text other than the descriptor. 
A)  revised code descriptor. 
B)  code pending FDA approval. 
C)  add-on code. 
D)  new/revised text other than the descriptor.

Question 6

Under CPT guidelines, all services related to a surgical procedure are not additionally reimbursed

Accepted Answer

A)  after the global period. 
B)  before the global period. 
C)  during the E/M period. 
D)  during the global period. 
A)  after the global period. 
B)  before the global period. 
C)  during the E/M period. 
D)  during the global period.

Question 7

What does HCPCS use to provide additional information about services, supplies, and procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level IV modifiers 
B)  All of these are correct 
C)  Level III modifiers 
D)  Level II modifiers 
A)  Level IV modifiers 
B)  All of these are correct 
C)  Level III modifiers 
D)  Level II modifiers

Question 8

When a medical practice receives a revised edition of CPT, what activities should follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educate medical professional staff. 
B)  Update patient billing software. 
C)  Update encounter forms. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  Educate medical professional staff. 
B)  Update patient billing software. 
C)  Update encounter forms. 
D)  All of these.

Question 9

Which of the following temporary codes was developed to assist DMERCs?

Accepted Answer

A)  K codes 
B)  G codes 
C)  Q codes 
D)  C codes 
A)  K codes 
B)  G codes 
C)  Q codes 
D)  C codes

Question 10

The E/M coding method came from the

Accepted Answer

A)  joint effort of CMS and AMA. 
B)  CMS. 
C)  WHO. 
D)  AMA. 
A)  joint effort of CMS and AMA. 
B)  CMS. 
C)  WHO. 
D)  AMA.

Question 11

In CPT, what do facing triangles that appear in front of a code indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  new/revised text other than a code descriptor 
B)  add-on code 
C)  revised code 
D)  new code 
A)  new/revised text other than a code descriptor 
B)  add-on code 
C)  revised code 
D)  new code

Question 12

How many possible add-on qualifying circumstances are there in the Anesthesia Section?

Accepted Answer

A)  ten 
B)  two 
C)  four 
D)  eight 
A)  ten 
B)  two 
C)  four 
D)  eight

Question 13

A ___________ is a single code grouping laboratory tests frequently done together.

Accepted Answer

A)  microscopy 
B)  bundle 
C)  sample 
D)  panel 
A)  microscopy 
B)  bundle 
C)  sample 
D)  panel

Question 14

Which group identifies services for which new HCPCS level II codes are needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  CMS HCPCS Workgroup 
B)  DMEPOS 
C)  OCR 
D)  AMA 
A)  CMS HCPCS Workgroup 
B)  DMEPOS 
C)  OCR 
D)  AMA

Question 15

Which of the following is the best process to correctly select CPT codes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Locate the probable code, determine the procedures and services it covers, and determine the need for modifiers. 
B)  Determine the correct codes and modifiers, and then place them in the proper order from primary to secondary procedures. 
C)  Determine the procedures and services to report, identify the correct codes, and determine the need for modifiers. 
D)  Flip through the index until you find a code that matches your procedure. 
A)  Locate the probable code, determine the procedures and services it covers, and determine the need for modifiers. 
B)  Determine the correct codes and modifiers, and then place them in the proper order from primary to secondary procedures. 
C)  Determine the procedures and services to report, identify the correct codes, and determine the need for modifiers. 
D)  Flip through the index until you find a code that matches your procedure.

Question 16

Which symbol is used to designate it is an add-on code?

Accepted Answer

A)  a plus sign 
B)  a triangle 
C)  facing triangles 
D)  a bullet 
A)  a plus sign 
B)  a triangle 
C)  facing triangles 
D)  a bullet

Question 17

How many key components are there when evaluating an E/M code?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  four 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  four

Question 18

Physicians may only code from

Accepted Answer

A)  any CPT section 
B)  Evaluation and Management section of CPT. 
C)  Surgery section of CPT. 
D)  Medicine section of CPT 
A)  any CPT section 
B)  Evaluation and Management section of CPT. 
C)  Surgery section of CPT. 
D)  Medicine section of CPT

Question 19

Codes that are used to indicate that the administration of the anesthesia involved difficult circumstances are called

Accepted Answer

A)  add-on codes. 
B)  E/M codes. 
C)  physical status modifiers. 
D)  anesthesia codes. 
A)  add-on codes. 
B)  E/M codes. 
C)  physical status modifiers. 
D)  anesthesia codes.

Question 20

Routine annual physical examinations are reported using which type of E/M codes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consultation codes 
B)  Preventive Medicine Services codes 
C)  Office Services codes 
D)  Critical Care Services codes 
A)  Consultation codes 
B)  Preventive Medicine Services codes 
C)  Office Services codes 
D)  Critical Care Services codes

The last step in the coding process is

Which of the following is a cross-reference that might be seen in CPT?

A complete procedure in the pathology and laboratory section includes all of the following except

Codes in the anesthesia section are paid according to the

In CPT, a lightning bolt symbol next to a code indicates a(n)

Under CPT guidelines, all services related to a surgical procedure are not additionally reimbursed

What does HCPCS use to provide additional information about services, supplies, and procedures?

When a medical practice receives a revised edition of CPT, what activities should follow?

Which of the following temporary codes was developed to assist DMERCs?

The E/M coding method came from the

In CPT, what do facing triangles that appear in front of a code indicate?

How many possible add-on qualifying circumstances are there in the Anesthesia Section?

A ___________ is a single code grouping laboratory tests frequently done together.

Which group identifies services for which new HCPCS level II codes are needed?

Which of the following is the best process to correctly select CPT codes?

Which symbol is used to designate it is an add-on code?

How many key components are there when evaluating an E/M code?

Physicians may only code from

Codes that are used to indicate that the administration of the anesthesia involved difficult circumstances are called

Routine annual physical examinations are reported using which type of E/M codes?

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Health Care Claim Preparation and Transmission

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Exam 5: Procedural Coding: CPT and HCPCS

The last step in the coding process is

Which of the following is a cross-reference that might be seen in CPT?

A complete procedure in the pathology and laboratory section includes all of the following except

Codes in the anesthesia section are paid according to the

In CPT, a lightning bolt symbol next to a code indicates a(n)

Under CPT guidelines, all services related to a surgical procedure are not additionally reimbursed

What does HCPCS use to provide additional information about services, supplies, and procedures?

When a medical practice receives a revised edition of CPT, what activities should follow?

Which of the following temporary codes was developed to assist DMERCs?

The E/M coding method came from the

In CPT, what do facing triangles that appear in front of a code indicate?

How many possible add-on qualifying circumstances are there in the Anesthesia Section?

A ___________ is a single code grouping laboratory tests frequently done together.

Which group identifies services for which new HCPCS level II codes are needed?

Which of the following is the best process to correctly select CPT codes?

Which symbol is used to designate it is an add-on code?

How many key components are there when evaluating an E/M code?

Physicians may only code from

Codes that are used to indicate that the administration of the anesthesia involved difficult circumstances are called

Routine annual physical examinations are reported using which type of E/M codes?

Introduction to the Medical Billing Cycle

Electronic Health Records, Hipaa, and Hitech: Sharing and Protecting Patients Health Information

Patient Encounters and Billing Information

Diagnostic Coding: Introduction to ICD-10-CM

Visit Charges and Compliant Billing

Health Care Claim Preparation and Transmission

Private Payers/BlueCross BlueShield

Medicare

Medicaid

Tricare and Champva

Workers Compensation and Disabilityautomotive Insurance

Payments Ras, Appeals, and Secondary Claims

Patient Billing and Collections

Hospital Billing and Reimbursement

CPT and HCPCS

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