Question 1

All of these statements are true about ICD-10-CM, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ICD-10-CM will help reduce coding errors. 
B)  ICD-10-CM provides greater coding accuracy and specificity. 
C)  When implemented, the United States will be the only nation using the ICD-10-CM coding system. 
D)  ICD-10-CM will result in improved efficiency of care and lower costs. 
A)  ICD-10-CM will help reduce coding errors. 
B)  ICD-10-CM provides greater coding accuracy and specificity. 
C)  When implemented, the United States will be the only nation using the ICD-10-CM coding system. 
D)  ICD-10-CM will result in improved efficiency of care and lower costs. C

Question 2

When coding, the primary reason for the office visit is listed first, and other reasons are listed in what order?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological order 
B)  numerical order 
C)  alphabetical order 
D)  order of importance 
A)  chronological order 
B)  numerical order 
C)  alphabetical order 
D)  order of importance D

Question 3

The Evaluation and Management (E/M) section codes are divided into ____ categories of provider services.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  11 
C)  17 
D)  24 
A)  8 
B)  11 
C)  17 
D)  24 C

Question 4

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.)
-Level of history obtained

Accepted Answer

A) key component 
B) contributory factor 
A) key component 
B) contributory factor

Question 5

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes.
-Evaluation and Management (E/M)

Accepted Answer

A) 99201-99499 
B) 00100-01999, 99100-99140 
C) 10021-69990 
D) 70010-79999 
E) 80047-89398
F)90281-99199, 99500-99607 
A) 99201-99499 
B) 00100-01999, 99100-99140 
C) 10021-69990 
D) 70010-79999 
E) 80047-89398
F)90281-99199, 99500-99607

Question 6

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-PCS or the ICD-10-PCS. (Answers may be used more than once.)
-Each character can be alpha-numeric

Accepted Answer

A) ICD-9-PCS 
B) ICD-10-PCS 
A) ICD-9-PCS 
B) ICD-10-PCS

Question 7

Who publishes Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  World Health Organization 
B)  American Public Health Association 
C)  American Medical Association 
D)  Department of Health and Human Services 
A)  World Health Organization 
B)  American Public Health Association 
C)  American Medical Association 
D)  Department of Health and Human Services

Question 8

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.)
-Nature of the presenting problem

Accepted Answer

A) key component 
B) contributory factor 
A) key component 
B) contributory factor

Question 9

Most physician offices utilize the version of the ICD-9-CM manual that has only which two volumes?

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III 
B)  I and II 
C)  II and III 
D)  III and IV 
A)  I and III 
B)  I and II 
C)  II and III 
D)  III and IV

Question 10

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.)
-Amount of time the physician spent

Accepted Answer

A) key component 
B) contributory factor 
A) key component 
B) contributory factor

Question 11

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.)
-Degree of medical decision making involved

Accepted Answer

A) key component 
B) contributory factor 
A) key component 
B) contributory factor

Question 12

The ICD-9-CM:

Accepted Answer

A)  is considered sufficiently specific and detailed 
B)  reflects current knowledge of disease processes and medical terminology 
C)  allows comparisons of costs and outcomes of different medical technologies 
D)  is running out of capacity 
A)  is considered sufficiently specific and detailed 
B)  reflects current knowledge of disease processes and medical terminology 
C)  allows comparisons of costs and outcomes of different medical technologies 
D)  is running out of capacity

Question 13

As a result of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2004, new, revised, and deleted codes must be implemented every year on which date?

Accepted Answer

A)  June 21 
B)  April 15 
C)  July 4 
D)  January 1 
A)  June 21 
B)  April 15 
C)  July 4 
D)  January 1

Question 14

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, or both. (Answers may be used more than once.)
-Always at least 3 character

Accepted Answer

A) ICD-9-CM 
B) ICD-10-CM 
C) both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM 
A) ICD-9-CM 
B) ICD-10-CM 
C) both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM

Question 15

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-PCS or the ICD-10-PCS. (Answers may be used more than once.)
-No decimal is used

Accepted Answer

A) ICD-9-PCS 
B) ICD-10-PCS 
A) ICD-9-PCS 
B) ICD-10-PCS

Question 16

Which level of the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) includes National codes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level I 
B)  Level II 
C)  Level III 
D)  Level IV 
A)  Level I 
B)  Level II 
C)  Level III 
D)  Level IV

Question 17

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, or both. (Answers may be used more than once.)
-First character is alpha

Accepted Answer

A) ICD-9-CM 
B) ICD-10-CM 
C) both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM 
A) ICD-9-CM 
B) ICD-10-CM 
C) both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM

Question 18

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes.
-Pathology and Laboratory

Accepted Answer

A) 99201-99499 
B) 00100-01999, 99100-99140 
C) 10021-69990 
D) 70010-79999 
E) 80047-89398
F)90281-99199, 99500-99607 
A) 99201-99499 
B) 00100-01999, 99100-99140 
C) 10021-69990 
D) 70010-79999 
E) 80047-89398
F)90281-99199, 99500-99607

Question 19

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, or both. (Answers may be used more than once.)
-First character is numeric or alpha

Accepted Answer

A) ICD-9-CM 
B) ICD-10-CM 
C) both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM 
A) ICD-9-CM 
B) ICD-10-CM 
C) both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM

Question 20

Assigning CPT procedural codes that do not match patient documentation for the purpose or increasing reimbursement is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  downcoding 
B)  upcoding 
C)  unbundling 
D)  bundling 
A)  downcoding 
B)  upcoding 
C)  unbundling 
D)  bundling

Exam 15: The Respiratory System

All of these statements are true about ICD-10-CM, except:

When coding, the primary reason for the office visit is listed first, and other reasons are listed in what order?

The Evaluation and Management (E/M) section codes are divided into ____ categories of provider services.

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.) -Level of history obtained

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes. -Evaluation and Management (E/M)

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-PCS or the ICD-10-PCS. (Answers may be used more than once.) -Each character can be alpha-numeric

Who publishes Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)?

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.) -Nature of the presenting problem

Most physician offices utilize the version of the ICD-9-CM manual that has only which two volumes?

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.) -Amount of time the physician spent

Identify whether each of the following is a key component or contributory factor in E/M code descriptions. (Answers can be used more than once.) -Degree of medical decision making involved

The ICD-9-CM:

As a result of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2004, new, revised, and deleted codes must be implemented every year on which date?

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, or both. (Answers may be used more than once.) -Always at least 3 character

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-PCS or the ICD-10-PCS. (Answers may be used more than once.) -No decimal is used

Which level of the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) includes National codes?

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, or both. (Answers may be used more than once.) -First character is alpha

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes. -Pathology and Laboratory

Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, or both. (Answers may be used more than once.) -First character is numeric or alpha

Assigning CPT procedural codes that do not match patient documentation for the purpose or increasing reimbursement is known as:

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment, Past and Present

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Telephone Communications

Written Communications

Operating Computers and Office Equipment

Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients

The Medical Record, Documentation, and Filing

Health Insurance

Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Patient Accounts

Preparing Insurance Claims and Posting Insurance Payments

Patient Billing, Posting Patient Payments, and Collecting Fees

Banking Procedures

Accounts Payable and Accounting Procedures

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Medical History and Patient Screening

Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Preparing for Examinations

The Physical Exam

Specialty Exams and Other Procedures

Obgyn Examinations

Pediatric Examinations

The Physicians Office Laboratory

Specimen Collection and Processing

Blood Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Testing

Cardiology Procedures

Radiology Procedures

Preparing for Surgery

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Pharmacology Fundamentals

Measurement Systems, Basic Mathematics, and Dosage Calculations

Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Rehabilitation

Nutrition, Exercise, and Healthy Living

Practicum and the Job Search

Maintaining the Office Environment

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