Question 1

Which forms of specimen collection are coded separately from the laboratory test? (Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  venipuncture 
B)  arterial puncture 
C)  lumbar puncture 
D)  fingerstick 
A)  venipuncture 
B)  arterial puncture 
C)  lumbar puncture 
D)  fingerstick

Question 2

The modifier used to report a procedure that was started and then discontinued is:

Accepted Answer

A)  -52. 
B)  -53. 
C)  -73. 
D)  -74. 
A)  -52. 
B)  -53. 
C)  -73. 
D)  -74.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The four primary classes are p

Question 4

What types of listings can be found in the Medicine section of the CPT code book?

Accepted Answer

The Medicine section contains a variety

Question 5

In the CPT index, "See Also" directs the coder to look under another main term if the procedure is NOT listed under the first main index entry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following
-Modifier used to report surgical care only, NOT including preoperative or postoperative services

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 7

Examples of when add-on codes would be used include:

Accepted Answer

A)  anesthesia for a patient more than 70 years old. 
B)  biopsy of a second and third lesion. 
C)  complicated closure of a second wound. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  anesthesia for a patient more than 70 years old. 
B)  biopsy of a second and third lesion. 
C)  complicated closure of a second wound. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Examples of procedures or services include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal distention. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  osteopathic manipulation. 
D)  evaluation and management. 
A)  abdominal distention. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  osteopathic manipulation. 
D)  evaluation and management.

Question 9

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 10

A physical status modifier is used with which of the following CPT codes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation and Management 
B)  Anesthesia 
C)  Surgery 
D)  Radiology 
A)  Evaluation and Management 
B)  Anesthesia 
C)  Surgery 
D)  Radiology

Question 11

Match the following
-Modifier used to report a higher level of service or a more complex procedure than is usually required

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 12

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 13

To code for immunizations, the coder should use:

Accepted Answer

A)  one bundled code for the administration and the vaccine given. 
B)  one code for the administration only. 
C)  one code for the vaccine given. 
D)  one code for the administration and one code for the vaccine. 
A)  one bundled code for the administration and the vaccine given. 
B)  one code for the administration only. 
C)  one code for the vaccine given. 
D)  one code for the administration and one code for the vaccine.

Question 14

All CPT codes contain either four or five digits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following
-Modifier used to report two surgeons working together as primary surgeons, each performing a distinct part of a 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 16

Laboratories that are part of a medical practice must be certified by which agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laboratory Corporation of America 
B)  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C)  Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLI
A)  program 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
A)  Laboratory Corporation of America 
B)  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C)  Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLI
A)  program 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)

Question 17

Match the following
-Modifier used to indicate that multiple modifiers apply to a reported 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 18

A bundled code refers to a:

Accepted Answer

A)  group of unrelated procedures done on the same day. 
B)  group of procedures pertaining to the same diagnosis. 
C)  group of related procedures covered by a single code. 
D)  code used with modifier -99. 
A)  group of unrelated procedures done on the same day. 
B)  group of procedures pertaining to the same diagnosis. 
C)  group of related procedures covered by a single code. 
D)  code used with modifier -99.

Question 19

When add-on codes are used, the coder should also use modifier -51 to identify more than one code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To bill for the services of a physical therapist, the necessary CPT codes would be found in the:

Accepted Answer

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

Which forms of specimen collection are coded separately from the laboratory test? (Select all that apply)

The modifier used to report a procedure that was started and then discontinued is:

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

What types of listings can be found in the Medicine section of the CPT code book?

In the CPT index, "See Also" directs the coder to look under another main term if the procedure is NOT listed under the first main index entry.

Match the following -Modifier used to report surgical care only, NOT including preoperative or postoperative services

Examples of when add-on codes would be used include:

Examples of procedures or services include all of the following EXCEPT:

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

A physical status modifier is used with which of the following CPT codes?

Match the following -Modifier used to report a higher level of service or a more complex procedure than is usually required

Surgical procedures can be described as:

To code for immunizations, the coder should use:

All CPT codes contain either four or five digits.

Match the following -Modifier used to report two surgeons working together as primary surgeons, each performing a distinct part of a procedure

Laboratories that are part of a medical practice must be certified by which agency?

Match the following -Modifier used to indicate that multiple modifiers apply to a reported procedure

A bundled code refers to a:

When add-on codes are used, the coder should also use modifier -51 to identify more than one code.

To bill for the services of a physical therapist, the necessary CPT codes would be found in the:

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

Which forms of specimen collection are coded separately from the laboratory test? (Select all that apply)

The modifier used to report a procedure that was started and then discontinued is:

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

What types of listings can be found in the Medicine section of the CPT code book?

In the CPT index, "See Also" directs the coder to look under another main term if the procedure is NOT listed under the first main index entry.

Match the following -Modifier used to report surgical care only, NOT including preoperative or postoperative services

Examples of when add-on codes would be used include:

Examples of procedures or services include all of the following EXCEPT:

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

A physical status modifier is used with which of the following CPT codes?

Match the following -Modifier used to report a higher level of service or a more complex procedure than is usually required

Surgical procedures can be described as:

To code for immunizations, the coder should use:

All CPT codes contain either four or five digits.

Match the following -Modifier used to report two surgeons working together as primary surgeons, each performing a distinct part of a procedure

Laboratories that are part of a medical practice must be certified by which agency?

Match the following -Modifier used to indicate that multiple modifiers apply to a reported procedure

A bundled code refers to a:

When add-on codes are used, the coder should also use modifier -51 to identify more than one code.

To bill for the services of a physical therapist, the necessary CPT codes would be found in the:

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