Question 1

The physical status modifier P1 refers to a:

Accepted Answer

A) normal, healthy patient. 
B) patient with mild systemic disease. 
C) patient with severe systemic disease. 
D) patient who is not expected to survive without the surgery. 
A) normal, healthy patient. 
B) patient with mild systemic disease. 
C) patient with severe systemic disease. 
D) patient who is not expected to survive without the surgery.

Question 2

If a physician's office collects a blood sample and sends it to an outside lab, the physician:

Accepted Answer

A) can bill for obtaining the sample. 
B) can never bill for any type of lab work. 
C) can bill for analyzing the test results only in certain cases. 
D) cannot bill for obtaining the sample. 
A) can bill for obtaining the sample. 
B) can never bill for any type of lab work. 
C) can bill for analyzing the test results only in certain cases. 
D) cannot bill for obtaining the sample.

Question 3

The modifier used to report a bilateral procedure is:

Accepted Answer

A) -22. 
B) -47. 
C) -50. 
D) -53. 
A) -22. 
B) -47. 
C) -50. 
D) -53.

Question 4

Anesthesia is reimbursed according to the:

Accepted Answer

A) type of drug administered. 
B) type of surgery or procedure being performed. 
C) time under anesthesia. 
D) experience of the anesthesiologist. 
A) type of drug administered. 
B) type of surgery or procedure being performed. 
C) time under anesthesia. 
D) experience of the anesthesiologist.

Question 5

Explain what is meant by a "separate procedure."

Accepted Answer

"Separate procedure" is a descriptor use

Question 6

Codes for services provided by an occupational therapist would be found in the Medicine section of the CPT code book.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To indicate the patient's health status when coding Anesthesia services, the medical office assistant should use a(n) __________ modifier.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To indicate the patient's health status when...

Question 8

The add-on code used to identify that a patient is younger than 1 year old and is receiving anesthesia is:

Accepted Answer

A) +99900. 
B) +99110. 
C) +99100. 
D) +91000. 
A) +99900. 
B) +99110. 
C) +99100. 
D) +91000.

Question 9

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 10

The lowest level of an in-office lab certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) can perform which tests?

Accepted Answer

A) CBC and dipstick urine 
B) Urine pregnancy and blood alcohol level 
C) Dipstick urine and urine pregnancy 
D) CBC and blood alcohol level 
A) CBC and dipstick urine 
B) Urine pregnancy and blood alcohol level 
C) Dipstick urine and urine pregnancy 
D) CBC and blood alcohol level

Question 11

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 12

If only one code for a procedure or service occurs in the index, the user should:

Accepted Answer

A) assign the code. 
B) look under a related procedure for more information. 
C) refer to the patient chart for more information. 
D) verify the code in the main text of the CPT book. 
A) assign the code. 
B) look under a related procedure for more information. 
C) refer to the patient chart for more information. 
D) verify the code in the main text of the CPT book.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

Guidelines are presented at the beginnin

Question 16

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 17

What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

Accepted Answer

Unbundling occurs when procedu

Question 18

Which type of procedure is reported as an additional procedure performed in addition to a main procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary procedure 
B) Elective procedure 
C) Essential procedure 
D) Secondary procedure 
A) Primary procedure 
B) Elective procedure 
C) Essential procedure 
D) Secondary procedure

Question 19

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 20

A complete pathology and/or laboratory procedure includes:
ordering the test.
handling the sample.
performing the test.
analyzing the results.
reporting on the results.

Accepted Answer

ordering the test., handling t

The physical status modifier P1 refers to a:

If a physician's office collects a blood sample and sends it to an outside lab, the physician:

The modifier used to report a bilateral procedure is:

Anesthesia is reimbursed according to the:

Explain what is meant by a "separate procedure."

Codes for services provided by an occupational therapist would be found in the Medicine section of the CPT code book.

To indicate the patient's health status when coding Anesthesia services, the medical office assistant should use a(n) __________ modifier.

The add-on code used to identify that a patient is younger than 1 year old and is receiving anesthesia is:

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

The lowest level of an in-office lab certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) can perform which tests?

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

If only one code for a procedure or service occurs in the index, the user should:

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

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

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

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

What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

Which type of procedure is reported as an additional procedure performed in addition to a main procedure?

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

A complete pathology and/or laboratory procedure includes: ordering the test. handling the sample. performing the test. analyzing the results. reporting on the results.

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

Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

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

Exam 8: Coding Procedures and Services

The physical status modifier P1 refers to a:

If a physician's office collects a blood sample and sends it to an outside lab, the physician:

The modifier used to report a bilateral procedure is:

Anesthesia is reimbursed according to the:

Explain what is meant by a "separate procedure."

Codes for services provided by an occupational therapist would be found in the Medicine section of the CPT code book.

To indicate the patient's health status when coding Anesthesia services, the medical office assistant should use a(n) __________ modifier.

The add-on code used to identify that a patient is younger than 1 year old and is receiving anesthesia is:

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

The lowest level of an in-office lab certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) can perform which tests?

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

If only one code for a procedure or service occurs in the index, the user should:

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

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

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

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

What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

Which type of procedure is reported as an additional procedure performed in addition to a main procedure?

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

A complete pathology and/or laboratory procedure includes: ordering the test. handling the sample. performing the test. analyzing the results. reporting on the results.

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

Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

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