Question 1

When would an add-on code be used?

Accepted Answer

An add-on code describes procedures/services that are always performed in addition to the primary procedure. Add-on codes can never be used alone.

Question 2

To bill for services provided by an audiologist, the necessary CPT codes would be found in the:

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluation and Management section. 
B) Anesthesia section. 
C) Pathology and Laboratory section. 
D) Medicine section. 
A) Evaluation and Management section. 
B) Anesthesia section. 
C) Pathology and Laboratory section. 
D) Medicine section. D

Question 3

A service NOT included in the surgical package code would be:

Accepted Answer

A) evaluating the patient in the postanesthesia recovery room. 
B) immediate postoperative care, including talking with the patient's family. 
C) surgical complications or the presence of other diseases requiring additional services. 
D) one related evaluation and management (E/M) encounter on the date immediately prior to the date of the procedure. 
A) evaluating the patient in the postanesthesia recovery room. 
B) immediate postoperative care, including talking with the patient's family. 
C) surgical complications or the presence of other diseases requiring additional services. 
D) one related evaluation and management (E/M) encounter on the date immediately prior to the date of the procedure. C

Question 4

To locate a code in the CPT index, the coder can look under the affected organ or anatomic site of the condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Anesthesia section of the code book can be found directly before the:

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluation and Management section. 
B) Surgery section. 
C) Radiology section. 
D) Medicine section. 
A) Evaluation and Management section. 
B) Surgery section. 
C) Radiology section. 
D) Medicine section.

Question 6

What is the purpose of cross-references in the CPT code book?

Accepted Answer

Cross-references provide addit

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Modifier used to report a higher level of service or a more complex procedure than is usually required
Modifier used to report multiple procedures performed during the same session by the same provider
Modifier used to report a procedure that was started and then discontinued
Modifier used to report surgical care only, NOT including preoperative or postoperative services
Modifier used to report a bilateral procedure
Modifier used to report two surgeons working together as primary surgeons, each performing a distinct part of a procedure
Modifier used to report a repeat procedure by the same physician subsequent to the original procedure
Modifier used to indicate that multiple modifiers apply to a reported procedure
Modifier used to report the use of an outside laboratory
Modifier used to report services performed by an assistant surgeon

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 90 and 99 and 62 and 22 is...

Question 8

With respect to global surgical package guidelines, surgical supplies are:

Accepted Answer

A) always included in the global fee. 
B) always billed separately from the surgical code. 
C) billed separately only if they are over and above those usually included with procedures. 
D) never coded. 
A) always included in the global fee. 
B) always billed separately from the surgical code. 
C) billed separately only if they are over and above those usually included with procedures. 
D) never coded.

Question 9

Modifier -51 can be used to report which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple, related operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider 
B) A combination of medical and operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider 
C) Multiple medical procedures performed at the same session by the same provider 
D) All of the above 
A) Multiple, related operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider 
B) A combination of medical and operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider 
C) Multiple medical procedures performed at the same session by the same provider 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Surgical procedures can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) incision. 
B) excision. 
C) repair. 
D) all of the above. 
A) incision. 
B) excision. 
C) repair. 
D) all of the above.

Question 11

A surgical package includes:

Accepted Answer

A) a group of codes authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 
B) specific additional services in addition to a surgical procedure. 
C) surgical procedures plus required anesthesia. 
D) a discounted rate of payment when an elective procedure is performed at the same time as a medically necessary procedure. 
A) a group of codes authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 
B) specific additional services in addition to a surgical procedure. 
C) surgical procedures plus required anesthesia. 
D) a discounted rate of payment when an elective procedure is performed at the same time as a medically necessary procedure.

Question 12

When a physician performs a surgical procedure but does NOT provide the preoperative and/or postoperative management, the coder should use modifier:

Accepted Answer

A) -54. 
B) -55. 
C) -56. 
D) -58. 
A) -54. 
B) -55. 
C) -56. 
D) -58.

Question 13

In coding radiology services, the part of the procedure that reflects the technologist and the equipment used is the:

Accepted Answer

A) technical component. 
B) professional component. 
C) supply and equipment component. 
D) results component. 
A) technical component. 
B) professional component. 
C) supply and equipment component. 
D) results component.

Question 14

Unbundling (also known as fragmented billing) will result in higher reimbursement for the physician and should be done in as many circumstances as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To locate the main term for a procedure or service in the CPT code book, the medical office assistant should use the __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of To locate the main term for a...

Question 16

A group of laboratory tests ordered together to detect a particular disease or organ malfunction is known as a(n) __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group of laboratory tests ordered together...

Question 17

Add-on codes describe procedures/services that are performed:

Accepted Answer

A) at a later date than the primary procedure. 
B) in addition to the primary procedure. 
C) as an elective part of the primary procedure. 
D) in anticipation of the primary procedure. 
A) at a later date than the primary procedure. 
B) in addition to the primary procedure. 
C) as an elective part of the primary procedure. 
D) in anticipation of the primary procedure.

Question 18

The global surgical period is determined by the:

Accepted Answer

A) patient's primary care physician. 
B) surgeon. 
C) patient. 
D) insurance carrier or other third-party payer. 
A) patient's primary care physician. 
B) surgeon. 
C) patient. 
D) insurance carrier or other third-party payer.

Question 19

List the four primary classes of main index entries in the CPT code book.

Accepted Answer

The four primary classes are p

Question 20

If a physician repeats a basic procedure performed by another physician, the modifier -77 should be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When would an add-on code be used?

To bill for services provided by an audiologist, the necessary CPT codes would be found in the:

A service NOT included in the surgical package code would be:

To locate a code in the CPT index, the coder can look under the affected organ or anatomic site of the condition.

The Anesthesia section of the code book can be found directly before the:

What is the purpose of cross-references in the CPT code book?

With respect to global surgical package guidelines, surgical supplies are:

Modifier -51 can be used to report which of the following situations?

Surgical procedures can be described as:

A surgical package includes:

When a physician performs a surgical procedure but does NOT provide the preoperative and/or postoperative management, the coder should use modifier:

In coding radiology services, the part of the procedure that reflects the technologist and the equipment used is the:

Unbundling (also known as fragmented billing) will result in higher reimbursement for the physician and should be done in as many circumstances as possible.

To locate the main term for a procedure or service in the CPT code book, the medical office assistant should use the __________ .

A group of laboratory tests ordered together to detect a particular disease or organ malfunction is known as a(n) __________ .

Add-on codes describe procedures/services that are performed:

The global surgical period is determined by the:

List the four primary classes of main index entries in the CPT code book.

If a physician repeats a basic procedure performed by another physician, the modifier -77 should be used.

Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Hipaa: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

ICD-9-CM Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM Medical Coding

Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

Hcpcs and Coding 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

Electronic Medical Claims Processing

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Exam 8: Coding Procedures and Services

When would an add-on code be used?

To bill for services provided by an audiologist, the necessary CPT codes would be found in the:

A service NOT included in the surgical package code would be:

To locate a code in the CPT index, the coder can look under the affected organ or anatomic site of the condition.

The Anesthesia section of the code book can be found directly before the:

What is the purpose of cross-references in the CPT code book?

With respect to global surgical package guidelines, surgical supplies are:

Modifier -51 can be used to report which of the following situations?

Surgical procedures can be described as:

A surgical package includes:

When a physician performs a surgical procedure but does NOT provide the preoperative and/or postoperative management, the coder should use modifier:

In coding radiology services, the part of the procedure that reflects the technologist and the equipment used is the:

Unbundling (also known as fragmented billing) will result in higher reimbursement for the physician and should be done in as many circumstances as possible.

To locate the main term for a procedure or service in the CPT code book, the medical office assistant should use the __________ .

A group of laboratory tests ordered together to detect a particular disease or organ malfunction is known as a(n) __________ .

Add-on codes describe procedures/services that are performed:

The global surgical period is determined by the:

List the four primary classes of main index entries in the CPT code book.

If a physician repeats a basic procedure performed by another physician, the modifier -77 should be used.

Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Hipaa: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

ICD-9-CM Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM Medical Coding

Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

Hcpcs and Coding 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

Electronic Medical Claims Processing

Filters