Question 1

What is the correct CPT code for an unlisted procedure on the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)  39599 
B)  29999 
C)  39999 
D)  43334 
A)  39599 
B)  29999 
C)  39999 
D)  43334 D

Question 2

In CPT, a bullet (solid circle) next to a code indicates a (n) ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Code Linkage is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  connection between the EHR and the medical record 
B)  connection between the insurance record and the EHR 
C)  connection between the EHR and the PMR 
D)  connection between a service and a patient's condition or illness 
A)  connection between the EHR and the medical record 
B)  connection between the insurance record and the EHR 
C)  connection between the EHR and the PMR 
D)  connection between a service and a patient's condition or illness D

Question 4

Unlisted procedures are ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  elective services only 
B)  procedures done outside of the medical office 
C)  services not listed in CPT 
D)  procedures and services for dependents of policyholder Unlisted procedures are services not listed in CPT. 
A)  elective services only 
B)  procedures done outside of the medical office 
C)  services not listed in CPT 
D)  procedures and services for dependents of policyholder Unlisted procedures are services not listed in CPT.

Question 5

What is the term for when a physician sends a patient to another physician for either total care or a specific portion of the care?

Accepted Answer

A)  resettlement of patient 
B)  referral 
C)  professional courtesy 
D)  assignment of patient 
A)  resettlement of patient 
B)  referral 
C)  professional courtesy 
D)  assignment of patient

Question 6

In CPT, a plus sign (+) next to a code indicates a (n) ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Under CPT guidelines, after a consultation, who takes responsibility for the patient's care?

Accepted Answer

A)  the requesting physician 
B)  the consulting physician 
C)  the nurse practitioner 
D)  the surgeon 
A)  the requesting physician 
B)  the consulting physician 
C)  the nurse practitioner 
D)  the surgeon

Question 8

What is the correct CPT code for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a temporomandibular joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  70332 
B)  70328 
C)  70240 
D)  70336 
A)  70332 
B)  70328 
C)  70240 
D)  70336

Question 9

A plus sign (+) next to a code in the main text indicates _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an add-on code 
B)  an additional procedure is needed 
C)  an additional fee 
D)  an additional diagnosis is needed 
A)  an add-on code 
B)  an additional procedure is needed 
C)  an additional fee 
D)  an additional diagnosis is needed

Question 10

When must a special report be attached to the health care claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a specialist is consulted 
B)  when a code for an unlisted procedure is used 
C)  when the patient is a dependent 
D)  when there is more than one insurance company 
A)  when a specialist is consulted 
B)  when a code for an unlisted procedure is used 
C)  when the patient is a dependent 
D)  when there is more than one insurance company

Question 11

In CPT, a number appended to a code to report particular facts is called a (n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  classification code 
B)  amended code 
C)  modifier 
D)  converter 
A)  classification code 
B)  amended code 
C)  modifier 
D)  converter

Question 12

What is the correct CPT code for the initial visit to a psychiatrist's office for a 15-year-old male patient who may be suicidal; the family is consulted; the history and examination are both comprehensive, and the decision-making is highly complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  99201 
B)  99202 
C)  99204 
D)  99205 
A)  99201 
B)  99202 
C)  99204 
D)  99205

Question 13

The HCPCS coding system has two levels, Level I codes from CPT and ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  Level II codes issued by AARP 
B)  Level II codes issued by insurance companies 
C)  Level III codes issued by Medicare 
D)  Level II codes issued by CMS 
A)  Level II codes issued by AARP 
B)  Level II codes issued by insurance companies 
C)  Level III codes issued by Medicare 
D)  Level II codes issued by CMS

Question 14

A code in CPT that describes a procedure that is performed only in addition to a primary procedure is called a /an ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  add-on code 
B)  supplement code 
C)  sub code 
D)  additional code 
A)  add-on code 
B)  supplement code 
C)  sub code 
D)  additional code

Question 15

________ contains the standardized classification system for reporting medical procedures and services.

Accepted Answer

A)  Current Coding Terminology 
B)  Current Procedural Terminology 
C)  Coding Procedural Guide 
D)  Coding Insurance Guide 
A)  Current Coding Terminology 
B)  Current Procedural Terminology 
C)  Coding Procedural Guide 
D)  Coding Insurance Guide

Question 16

To ensure that the procedure codes, as well as the diagnosis codes, are correctly linked and valid, medical assistants should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  review the documents to be sure that it supports the codes 
B)  call the insurance company 
C)  consult with the physician 
D)  consult with the office manager 
A)  review the documents to be sure that it supports the codes 
B)  call the insurance company 
C)  consult with the physician 
D)  consult with the office manager

Question 17

What is the correct CPT code for routine cataract removal (extracapsular) with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one-stage procedure), manual technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  66982 
B)  66983 
C)  66984 
D)  66986 
A)  66982 
B)  66983 
C)  66984 
D)  66986

Question 18

Under CPT guidelines, services for follow-up care related to a surgical procedure are only reimbursed __________________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

_____ are factors that are found in the patient's medical record and used to determine the level of evaluation and management services.

Accepted Answer

A)  key components 
B)  element components 
C)  division components 
D)  segment components 
A)  key components 
B)  element components 
C)  division components 
D)  segment components

Question 20

Codes in the surgery section that represent groups of procedures are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  code packages 
B)  surgical packages 
C)  code groupings 
D)  surgical groupings 
A)  code packages 
B)  surgical packages 
C)  code groupings 
D)  surgical groupings

What is the correct CPT code for an unlisted procedure on the abdomen?

In CPT, a bullet (solid circle) next to a code indicates a (n) ____.

Code Linkage is the ____.

Unlisted procedures are ___.

What is the term for when a physician sends a patient to another physician for either total care or a specific portion of the care?

In CPT, a plus sign (+) next to a code indicates a (n) ____.

Under CPT guidelines, after a consultation, who takes responsibility for the patient's care?

What is the correct CPT code for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a temporomandibular joint?

A plus sign (+) next to a code in the main text indicates _____.

When must a special report be attached to the health care claim?

In CPT, a number appended to a code to report particular facts is called a (n) ____.

What is the correct CPT code for the initial visit to a psychiatrist's office for a 15-year-old male patient who may be suicidal; the family is consulted; the history and examination are both comprehensive, and the decision-making is highly complex?

The HCPCS coding system has two levels, Level I codes from CPT and ___.

A code in CPT that describes a procedure that is performed only in addition to a primary procedure is called a /an ___.

________ contains the standardized classification system for reporting medical procedures and services.

To ensure that the procedure codes, as well as the diagnosis codes, are correctly linked and valid, medical assistants should _____.

What is the correct CPT code for routine cataract removal (extracapsular) with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one-stage procedure), manual technique?

Under CPT guidelines, services for follow-up care related to a surgical procedure are only reimbursed __________________.

_____ are factors that are found in the patient's medical record and used to determine the level of evaluation and management services.

Codes in the surgery section that represent groups of procedures are called ___________.

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Diagnostic Coding

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Tricare and Champva

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Exam 5: Procedural Coding

What is the correct CPT code for an unlisted procedure on the abdomen?

In CPT, a bullet (solid circle) next to a code indicates a (n) ____.

Code Linkage is the ____.

Unlisted procedures are ___.

What is the term for when a physician sends a patient to another physician for either total care or a specific portion of the care?

In CPT, a plus sign (+) next to a code indicates a (n) ____.

Under CPT guidelines, after a consultation, who takes responsibility for the patient's care?

What is the correct CPT code for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a temporomandibular joint?

A plus sign (+) next to a code in the main text indicates _____.

When must a special report be attached to the health care claim?

In CPT, a number appended to a code to report particular facts is called a (n) ____.

What is the correct CPT code for the initial visit to a psychiatrist's office for a 15-year-old male patient who may be suicidal; the family is consulted; the history and examination are both comprehensive, and the decision-making is highly complex?

The HCPCS coding system has two levels, Level I codes from CPT and ___.

A code in CPT that describes a procedure that is performed only in addition to a primary procedure is called a /an ___.

________ contains the standardized classification system for reporting medical procedures and services.

To ensure that the procedure codes, as well as the diagnosis codes, are correctly linked and valid, medical assistants should _____.

What is the correct CPT code for routine cataract removal (extracapsular) with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one-stage procedure), manual technique?

Under CPT guidelines, services for follow-up care related to a surgical procedure are only reimbursed __________________.

_____ are factors that are found in the patient's medical record and used to determine the level of evaluation and management services.

Codes in the surgery section that represent groups of procedures are called ___________.

From Patient to Payment Understanding Medical Insurance

Electronic Health Records, HIPAA, and Hitech: Sharing and Protectin

Patient Encounters and Billing Information

Diagnostic Coding

Payment Methods and Checkout Procedures

Health Care Claim Preparation and Transmission

Private Payers/Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Medicare

Medicaid

Tricare and Champva

Workers Compensation and Automobile/Disability Insurance

Claim Processing, Payments, and Collections

Hospital Insurance

Filters