Question 1

The words that follow a code number in the CPT manual are called:

Accepted Answer

A) procedure/service descriptor 
B) listing order 
C) format descriptor 
D) identified descriptor 
A) procedure/service descriptor 
B) listing order 
C) format descriptor 
D) identified descriptor

Question 2

When two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing distinct parts of a procedure, each surgeon would report modifier ____________________ with his/her procedure code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When two surgeons work together as primary...

Question 3

Match a, b, and c to the correct description that the words represent. In each of the three examples below, the words that follow the semicolon will indicate one of the following:
-3xxxx Laryngoscopy, indirect (separate procedure); diagnostic
3xxxx with biopsy
3xxxx with removal of foreign body
3xxxx with vocal cord injection

Accepted Answer

A)  description of extent of service 
B)  alternative anatomic site 
C)  alternative procedure 
A)  description of extent of service 
B)  alternative anatomic site 
C)  alternative procedure

Question 4

Match the term to the correct symbol.
-New code

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)

Question 5

What is the function of an add-on code?

Accepted Answer

A) identifies those services that are provided with a more major service 
B) indicates additional body-surface measurements, such as an additional 10% 
C) identifies a code that is never used alone 
D) serves as a primary code under certain conditions 
A) identifies those services that are provided with a more major service 
B) indicates additional body-surface measurements, such as an additional 10% 
C) identifies a code that is never used alone 
D) serves as a primary code under certain conditions

Question 6

In which CPT appendix would additions, deletions, and revisions be found?

Accepted Answer

A) Appendix A 
B) Appendix B 
C) Appendix C 
D) Appendix D 
A) Appendix A 
B) Appendix B 
C) Appendix C 
D) Appendix D

Question 7

According to the CPT Surgery Guidelines, what is the code for the following unlisted procedures: Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy?
Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the CPT Surgery Guidelines, what...

Question 8

According to the E/M Guidelines, time is not a descriptive component for the ____ department levels of E/M service.

Accepted Answer

A) emergency 
B) outpatient 
C) inpatient 
D) none of these 
A) emergency 
B) outpatient 
C) inpatient 
D) none of these

Question 9

Who requires a special report with the use of unlisted codes?

Accepted Answer

A) AMA 
B) third-party payers 
C) CPT manual 
D) National Center for Health Care 
A) AMA 
B) third-party payers 
C) CPT manual 
D) National Center for Health Care

Question 10

A modifier:

Accepted Answer

A) subtracts from the definition of the code 
B) adds to the CPT code number 
C) provides additional information to the third-party payer 
D) increases third-party payer reimbursement 
A) subtracts from the definition of the code 
B) adds to the CPT code number 
C) provides additional information to the third-party payer 
D) increases third-party payer reimbursement

Question 11

Health care providers are ____ based on the codes submitted on a claim form for procedures and services rendered.

Accepted Answer

A) judged 
B) rated 
C) taxed 
D) reimbursed 
A) judged 
B) rated 
C) taxed 
D) reimbursed

Question 12

There are two types of codes, but only ____________________ codes have the full description.

Accepted Answer

stand-alone
Stand al

Question 13

Pathology code for a pathology examination for BRCA2 full sequence gene analysis. ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pathology code for a pathology examination for...

Question 14

According to the notes preceding the Category III codes in the CPT manual, the digits of the Category III codes are not intended to reflect the placement of the code in the Category I section of the CPT:

Accepted Answer

A) heading 
B) subsection 
C) nomenclature 
D) category 
A) heading 
B) subsection 
C) nomenclature 
D) category

Question 15

The range of codes 10021-69990 would be found in this section of the CPT manual.

Accepted Answer

A) Radiology 
B) Medicine 
C) Pathology 
D) Surgery 
A) Radiology 
B) Medicine 
C) Pathology 
D) Surgery

Question 16

According to the Radiology Guidelines, these are the methods that qualify as "with contrast."

Accepted Answer

A) intravascularly, intra-articularly, intrathecally 
B) oral, rectal, intramuscular 
C) other route, intravascularly, intrathecally 
D) intra-articularly, intravenously, interarticularly 
A) intravascularly, intra-articularly, intrathecally 
B) oral, rectal, intramuscular 
C) other route, intravascularly, intrathecally 
D) intra-articularly, intravenously, interarticularly

Question 17

Match a, b, and c to the correct description that the words represent. In each of the three examples below, the words that follow the semicolon will indicate one of the following:
-2xxxx Strapping; thorax
2xxxx low back
2xxxx shoulder
2xxxx elbow or wrist

Accepted Answer

A)  description of extent of service 
B)  alternative anatomic site 
C)  alternative procedure 
A)  description of extent of service 
B)  alternative anatomic site 
C)  alternative procedure

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the CPT coding system?

Accepted Answer

A) increased reimbursement 
B) comparative analysis 
C) data for research 
D) improved communication 
A) increased reimbursement 
B) comparative analysis 
C) data for research 
D) improved communication

Question 19

The index of the CPT manual is in alphabetic order with the __________ __________ listed first and then further divided by subterm.

Accepted Answer

main term

Question 20

Using Appendix A of the CPT manual, match the correct two-digit modifiers to the correct name of the modifier.
-Multiple procedures

Accepted Answer

A) -76 
B) -51 
C) -54 
D) -50 
A) -76 
B) -51 
C) -54 
D) -50

Exam 5: Introduction to CPT

The words that follow a code number in the CPT manual are called:

When two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing distinct parts of a procedure, each surgeon would report modifier ____________________ with his/her procedure code.

Match the term to the correct symbol. -New code

What is the function of an add-on code?

In which CPT appendix would additions, deletions, and revisions be found?

According to the CPT Surgery Guidelines, what is the code for the following unlisted procedures: Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy? Code: ____________________

According to the E/M Guidelines, time is not a descriptive component for the ____ department levels of E/M service.

Who requires a special report with the use of unlisted codes?

A modifier:

Health care providers are ____ based on the codes submitted on a claim form for procedures and services rendered.

There are two types of codes, but only ____________________ codes have the full description.

Pathology code for a pathology examination for BRCA2 full sequence gene analysis. ____________________

According to the notes preceding the Category III codes in the CPT manual, the digits of the Category III codes are not intended to reflect the placement of the code in the Category I section of the CPT:

The range of codes 10021-69990 would be found in this section of the CPT manual.

According to the Radiology Guidelines, these are the methods that qualify as "with contrast."

Match a, b, and c to the correct description that the words represent. In each of the three examples below, the words that follow the semicolon will indicate one of the following: -2xxxx Strapping; thorax 2xxxx low back 2xxxx shoulder 2xxxx elbow or wrist

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the CPT coding system?

The index of the CPT manual is in alphabetic order with the __________ __________ listed first and then further divided by subterm.

Using Appendix A of the CPT manual, match the correct two-digit modifiers to the correct name of the modifier. -Multiple procedures

Reimbursement, Hipaa, and Compliance

An Overview of ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines

Using ICD-10-CM

Introduction to Level II National Codes HCPSC

Modifiers

Evaluation and Management EM Services

Anesthesia

Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery

Extension 1: Chapter-Specific Guidelines: ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10

Musculoskeletal System

Integumentary System

Respiratory System

Extension 2: Chapter-Specific Guidelines: ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14

Cardiovascular System

Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm

Digestive System

Urinary and Male Genital Systems

Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery

Extension 3: Chapter-Specific Guidelines : ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21

Endocrine and Nervous Systems

Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope

Radiology Section

Pathology/Laboratory Section

The Medicine Section

Inpatient Coding

Filters

The index of the CPT manual is in alphabetic order with the listed first and then further divided by subterm.