Question 1

If an examination includes an extended exam of the affected body area(s) and other symptomatic or related organ systems, it is considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) problem-focused exam. 
B) expanded problem-focused exam. 
C) detailed exam. 
D) comprehensive exam. 
A) problem-focused exam. 
B) expanded problem-focused exam. 
C) detailed exam. 
D) comprehensive exam.

Question 2

No distinction is made between new and established patients in coding for emergency room care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The temporary codes used for emerging technology, services, or procedures are:

Accepted Answer

A) Category I CPT codes. 
B) Category II CPT codes. 
C) Category III CPT codes. 
D) ICD-10-CM codes. 
A) Category I CPT codes. 
B) Category II CPT codes. 
C) Category III CPT codes. 
D) ICD-10-CM codes.

Question 4

The four types of histories used in determining the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services are:

Accepted Answer

A) problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed, and comprehensive. 
B) problem focused, expanded problem focused, complete, and comprehensive. 
C) problem focused, detailed, comprehensive, and complete. 
D) expanded problem focused, detailed, expanded detailed, and comprehensive. 
A) problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed, and comprehensive. 
B) problem focused, expanded problem focused, complete, and comprehensive. 
C) problem focused, detailed, comprehensive, and complete. 
D) expanded problem focused, detailed, expanded detailed, and comprehensive.

Question 5

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 6

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) supports the:

Accepted Answer

A) use of local codes. 
B) increased use of temporary codes for emerging technology. 
C) elimination of Category III CPT codes. 
D) increased use of nonstandard CPT codes. 
A) use of local codes. 
B) increased use of temporary codes for emerging technology. 
C) elimination of Category III CPT codes. 
D) increased use of nonstandard CPT codes.

Question 7

The modifier -32 is used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

A) mandated services (used when requested by the payer). 
B) unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period. 
C) significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. 
D) reduced services. 
A) mandated services (used when requested by the payer). 
B) unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period. 
C) significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. 
D) reduced services.

Question 8

What are modifiers?

Accepted Answer

Modifiers are two-digit codes

Question 9

When time is reported using CPT codes, it documents the exact amount of time a physician spends with a patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Medical decision making (MDM) is measured by all of the following components EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A) cost associated with the recommended procedure. 
B) risk of significant complications. 
C) number of medical records or tests that must be analyzed. 
D) number of possible diagnoses that must be considered. 
A) cost associated with the recommended procedure. 
B) risk of significant complications. 
C) number of medical records or tests that must be analyzed. 
D) number of possible diagnoses that must be considered.

Question 11

Name the first six sections of the CPT code book.

Accepted Answer

The first six sections of the

Question 12

What does the acronym CPT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Current Pr

Question 13

CPT codes describe the main reason for the encounter or visit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs is referred to as a "modifying factor."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A history that involves the chief complaint (CC) and a brief history of present illness (HPI) is a(n) __________ history.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A history that involves the chief complaint...

Question 16

A presenting problem for which the risk of morbidity without treatment is low and full recovery is expected would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A) minimal in nature. 
B) self-limited in nature. 
C) low severity in nature. 
D) moderate severity in nature. 
A) minimal in nature. 
B) self-limited in nature. 
C) low severity in nature. 
D) moderate severity in nature.

Question 17

A chronological description of the patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the present is the:

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 18

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 19

CPT codes are implemented each year on:

Accepted Answer

A) January 1. 
B) July 1. 
C) September 1. 
D) October 1. 
A) January 1. 
B) July 1. 
C) September 1. 
D) October 1.

Question 20

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.

If an examination includes an extended exam of the affected body area(s) and other symptomatic or related organ systems, it is considered a(n):

No distinction is made between new and established patients in coding for emergency room care.

The temporary codes used for emerging technology, services, or procedures are:

The four types of histories used in determining the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services are:

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

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) supports the:

The modifier -32 is used to indicate:

What are modifiers?

When time is reported using CPT codes, it documents the exact amount of time a physician spends with a patient.

Medical decision making (MDM) is measured by all of the following components EXCEPT the:

Name the first six sections of the CPT code book.

What does the acronym CPT stand for?

CPT codes describe the main reason for the encounter or visit.

A description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs is referred to as a "modifying factor."

A history that involves the chief complaint (CC) and a brief history of present illness (HPI) is a(n) __________ history.

A presenting problem for which the risk of morbidity without treatment is low and full recovery is expected would be considered:

A chronological description of the patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the present is the:

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

CPT codes are implemented each year on:

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

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

Coding Procedures and Services

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 7: Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

If an examination includes an extended exam of the affected body area(s) and other symptomatic or related organ systems, it is considered a(n):

No distinction is made between new and established patients in coding for emergency room care.

The temporary codes used for emerging technology, services, or procedures are:

The four types of histories used in determining the level of evaluation and management (E/M) services are:

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

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) supports the:

The modifier -32 is used to indicate:

What are modifiers?

When time is reported using CPT codes, it documents the exact amount of time a physician spends with a patient.

Medical decision making (MDM) is measured by all of the following components EXCEPT the:

Name the first six sections of the CPT code book.

What does the acronym CPT stand for?

CPT codes describe the main reason for the encounter or visit.

A description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs is referred to as a "modifying factor."

A history that involves the chief complaint (CC) and a brief history of present illness (HPI) is a(n) __________ history.

A presenting problem for which the risk of morbidity without treatment is low and full recovery is expected would be considered:

A chronological description of the patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the present is the:

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

CPT codes are implemented each year on:

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

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

Coding Procedures and Services

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