Question 1

If two codes apply to an entry in the CPT index, the codes are separated by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyphen. 
B)  comma. 
C)  colon. 
D)  semicolon. 
A)  hyphen. 
B)  comma. 
C)  colon. 
D)  semicolon.

Question 2

Match the following
-Modifier used to report a repeat procedure by the same physician subsequent to the original procedure

Accepted Answer

A)  54 
B)  99 
C)  62 
D)  90 
E)  50
F) 51
G) 80
H) 22
I) 76
J) 53 
A)  54 
B)  99 
C)  62 
D)  90 
E)  50
F) 51
G) 80
H) 22
I) 76
J) 53

Question 3

A single CPT code used to report a group of related procedures, as in the surgical package, is known as a(n) ________ code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A single CPT code used to report...

Question 4

A closed manipulation or repair of a fracture is considered to be which type of service?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation and Management 
B)  Surgery 
C)  Medicine 
D)  Physical Therapy 
A)  Evaluation and Management 
B)  Surgery 
C)  Medicine 
D)  Physical Therapy

Question 5

An add-on code can be reported as a stand-alone code if the procedure was performed during a separate encounter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When two or more modifiers are necessary to completely define a service, the medical office assistant should:

Accepted Answer

A)  list each modifier on the same line as the CPT code, separated by commas. 
B)  repeat the CPT code and append each modifier as many times as necessary. 
C)  attach a special report instead of using the modifiers. 
D)  append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service. 
A)  list each modifier on the same line as the CPT code, separated by commas. 
B)  repeat the CPT code and append each modifier as many times as necessary. 
C)  attach a special report instead of using the modifiers. 
D)  append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service.

Question 7

In the CPT index, all topics referring to CPT code sections or chapter headings are shown in:

Accepted Answer

A)  bold uppercase and lowercase letters. 
B)  bold uppercase letters. 
C)  all uppercase letters, not bold. 
D)  all lowercase letters, not bold. 
A)  bold uppercase and lowercase letters. 
B)  bold uppercase letters. 
C)  all uppercase letters, not bold. 
D)  all lowercase letters, not bold.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

Codes identified by the symbol of a circle with a slash through it (null symbol) are:

Accepted Answer

A)  required to use modifier 51. 
B)  exempt from modifier 51. 
C)  exempt from modifier 50. 
D)  required to be stand-alone codes. 
A)  required to use modifier 51. 
B)  exempt from modifier 51. 
C)  exempt from modifier 50. 
D)  required to be stand-alone codes.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Cross-references provide addit

Question 11

What are the two parts of a radiology code?

Accepted Answer

The radiology code m

Question 12

Which type of code describes the total procedure or service that was performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  add-on code 
B)  combination code 
C)  code plus modifier -51 
D)  stand-alone code 
A)  add-on code 
B)  combination code 
C)  code plus modifier -51 
D)  stand-alone code

Question 13

The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased reimbursement. 
B)  claim-processing delays. 
C)  denials of claims. 
D)  reduced reimbursement. 
A)  increased reimbursement. 
B)  claim-processing delays. 
C)  denials of claims. 
D)  reduced reimbursement.

Question 14

A surgical package would include:

Accepted Answer

A)  one evaluation and management (E/M) encounter on the date immediately prior to the date of the procedure. 
B)  all E/M encounters prior to the date of the procedure. 
C)  all general anesthesia services. 
D)  all care provided within 30 days of surgery. 
A)  one evaluation and management (E/M) encounter on the date immediately prior to the date of the procedure. 
B)  all E/M encounters prior to the date of the procedure. 
C)  all general anesthesia services. 
D)  all care provided within 30 days of surgery.

Question 15

What is the purpose of section guidelines in the CPT code book?

Accepted Answer

Guidelines are presented at the beginnin

Question 16

The use of the term supervision and interpretation (S&I) means that the radiology code represents only the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The classes of main entries found in the CPT index include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  organ, or other anatomic site. 
B)  chief complaint. 
C)  procedure or service. 
D)  synonyms, eponyms, and abbreviations. 
A)  organ, or other anatomic site. 
B)  chief complaint. 
C)  procedure or service. 
D)  synonyms, eponyms, and abbreviations.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

Which of the following can be billed separately in a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  positioning the patient 
B)  fulguration of bleeding points 
C)  exploration of operative area 
D)  none of the above 
A)  positioning the patient 
B)  fulguration of bleeding points 
C)  exploration of operative area 
D)  none of the above

Question 20

What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

Accepted Answer

Unbundling occurs when procedu

If two codes apply to an entry in the CPT index, the codes are separated by a:

Match the following -Modifier used to report a repeat procedure by the same physician subsequent to the original procedure

A single CPT code used to report a group of related procedures, as in the surgical package, is known as a(n) ________ code.

A closed manipulation or repair of a fracture is considered to be which type of service?

An add-on code can be reported as a stand-alone code if the procedure was performed during a separate encounter.

When two or more modifiers are necessary to completely define a service, the medical office assistant should:

In the CPT index, all topics referring to CPT code sections or chapter headings are shown in:

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

Codes identified by the symbol of a circle with a slash through it (null symbol) are:

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

What are the two parts of a radiology code?

Which type of code describes the total procedure or service that was performed?

The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:

A surgical package would include:

What is the purpose of section guidelines in the CPT code book?

The use of the term supervision and interpretation (S&I) means that the radiology code represents only the:

The classes of main entries found in the CPT index include all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Which of the following can be billed separately in a surgical procedure?

What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Hipaa

ICD-10 Cm Medical Coding

Introduction to CPT and Place of Coding Services

Hcpcs Coding and 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

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Exam 7: Coding Procedures and Services

If two codes apply to an entry in the CPT index, the codes are separated by a:

Match the following -Modifier used to report a repeat procedure by the same physician subsequent to the original procedure

A single CPT code used to report a group of related procedures, as in the surgical package, is known as a(n) ________ code.

A closed manipulation or repair of a fracture is considered to be which type of service?

An add-on code can be reported as a stand-alone code if the procedure was performed during a separate encounter.

When two or more modifiers are necessary to completely define a service, the medical office assistant should:

In the CPT index, all topics referring to CPT code sections or chapter headings are shown in:

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

Codes identified by the symbol of a circle with a slash through it (null symbol) are:

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

What are the two parts of a radiology code?

Which type of code describes the total procedure or service that was performed?

The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:

A surgical package would include:

What is the purpose of section guidelines in the CPT code book?

The use of the term supervision and interpretation (S&I) means that the radiology code represents only the:

The classes of main entries found in the CPT index include all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Which of the following can be billed separately in a surgical procedure?

What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Hipaa

ICD-10 Cm Medical Coding

Introduction to CPT and Place of Coding Services

Hcpcs Coding and 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

Filters