Question 1

In which volume of the ICD-9-CM will you find the Classification of Drugs by the American Hospital Formulary?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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.)
-Alpha characters are not case-sensitive

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes.
-Anesthesiology

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 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.)
-Counseling

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

ICD codes are descriptive of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  presenting disease or condition 
B)  presenting symptoms 
C)  form of treatment used 
D)  medications used in treatment 
A)  presenting disease or condition 
B)  presenting symptoms 
C)  form of treatment used 
D)  medications used in treatment

Question 6

Which section of Volume II of the ICD-9-CM manual includes the Index to External Causes of Injuries and Poisonings?

Accepted Answer

A)  section 1 
B)  section 2 
C)  section 3 
D)  section 4 
A)  section 1 
B)  section 2 
C)  section 3 
D)  section 4

Question 7

Which HCPCS Level II codes are temporary codes for procedures, services, and supplies?

Accepted Answer

A)  J codes 
B)  G codes 
C)  L codes 
D)  M codes 
A)  J codes 
B)  G codes 
C)  L codes 
D)  M codes

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.)
-Level of examination performed

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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.)
-Total of 3-7 characters

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 10

When records are reviewed by third-party payers, if a procedure is not documented, it:

Accepted Answer

A)  will be reimbursed at only 50% of the standard rate 
B)  will be reimbursed at only 10% of the standard rate 
C)  is considered to never have been performed 
D)  must be resubmitted with a statement of explanation from the provider 
A)  will be reimbursed at only 50% of the standard rate 
B)  will be reimbursed at only 10% of the standard rate 
C)  is considered to never have been performed 
D)  must be resubmitted with a statement of explanation from the provider

Question 11

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes.
-Surgery

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 12

The International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) will remain in use in the United States until October 1 of what year?

Accepted Answer

A)  2012 
B)  2013 
C)  2014 
D)  2017 
A)  2012 
B)  2013 
C)  2014 
D)  2017

Question 13

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.)
-Total of 3-5 characters

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 14

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes.
-Medicine

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 15

The National codes are approved and maintained jointly by all but which of the following organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 
B)  Health Insurance Association of America 
C)  Blue Cross Blue Shield Association 
D)  National Hospital Association 
A)  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 
B)  Health Insurance Association of America 
C)  Blue Cross Blue Shield Association 
D)  National Hospital Association

Question 16

A _____ is used to inform third-party payers that circumstances for a particular code have been altered.

Accepted Answer

A)  modifier 
B)  translator 
C)  qualifier 
D)  provision 
A)  modifier 
B)  translator 
C)  qualifier 
D)  provision

Question 17

Services performed in the office are generally marked on a patient's encounter form by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  provider 
B)  clinical medical assistant 
C)  administrative medical assistant 
D)  patient 
A)  provider 
B)  clinical medical assistant 
C)  administrative medical assistant 
D)  patient

Question 18

When coding, you isolate the main term from the provider's statement and then look it up in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  table of contents 
B)  index 
C)  subterm directory 
D)  explanation of abbreviations 
A)  table of contents 
B)  index 
C)  subterm directory 
D)  explanation of abbreviations

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.)
-Characters 2-5 are numeric

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

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.)
-Use of decimal after 3 characters

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

Exam 15: The Respiratory System

In which volume of the ICD-9-CM will you find the Classification of Drugs by the American Hospital Formulary?

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.) -Alpha characters are not case-sensitive

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes. -Anesthesiology

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.) -Counseling

ICD codes are descriptive of the:

Which section of Volume II of the ICD-9-CM manual includes the Index to External Causes of Injuries and Poisonings?

Which HCPCS Level II codes are temporary codes for procedures, services, and supplies?

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 examination performed

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.) -Total of 3-7 characters

When records are reviewed by third-party payers, if a procedure is not documented, it:

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes. -Surgery

The International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) will remain in use in the United States until October 1 of what year?

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.) -Total of 3-5 characters

Match each section of the CPT manual with the correct range of codes. -Medicine

The National codes are approved and maintained jointly by all but which of the following organizations?

A _____ is used to inform third-party payers that circumstances for a particular code have been altered.

Services performed in the office are generally marked on a patient's encounter form by the:

When coding, you isolate the main term from the provider's statement and then look it up in the:

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.) -Characters 2-5 are numeric

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.) -Use of decimal after 3 characters

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

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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

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Pharmacology Fundamentals

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Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

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