Question 1

The Surgery section of the CPT code book is divided into subsections by:

Accepted Answer

A) type of procedure. 
B) body system/anatomic area. 
C) disease or condition. 
D) place of service. 
A) type of procedure. 
B) body system/anatomic area. 
C) disease or condition. 
D) place of service.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

The period of time included in the surgical package is determined by each individual third-party payer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Question 6

Within an indented series of codes, the first left-justified code is the:

Accepted Answer

A) main term. 
B) parent code. 
C) official code. 
D) subterm. 
A) main term. 
B) parent code. 
C) official code. 
D) subterm.

Question 7

The technical component of a radiology code reflects the physician's skill, time, and expertise used in performing the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All CPT codes contain either four or five digits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All coded and billed services or procedures must be documented in the patient's medical record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Name the three primary steps in coding procedures.

Accepted Answer

The three primary steps are de

Question 11

When contrast materials are administered orally for radiological services, the coder should look for the term "without contrast" for the correct code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The subsections under Anesthesia in the CPT code book are organized by:

Accepted Answer

A) type of surgery or procedure. 
B) time under anesthesia. 
C) body site. 
D) type of drug administered. 
A) type of surgery or procedure. 
B) time under anesthesia. 
C) body site. 
D) type of drug administered.

Question 13

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 14

A range of codes is shown when more than one code applies to a term (descriptor).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Modifier -63 (for a procedure performed on infants less than 4 kg) should only be used in coding surgical procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

The number of days surrounding a surgical procedure during which all services relating to the procedure are considered part of the surgical package is the __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of days surrounding a surgical...

Question 18

Repair, revision, and reconstruction are all descriptions related to surgical procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Normal uncomplicated care following a surgical procedure is typically included in the global surgical fee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which forms of specimen collection are coded separately from the laboratory test?

Accepted Answer

A) Venipuncture 
B) Arterial puncture 
C) Lumbar puncture 
D) Fingerstick 
A) Venipuncture 
B) Arterial puncture 
C) Lumbar puncture 
D) Fingerstick

The Surgery section of the CPT code book is divided into subsections by:

The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:

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

The period of time included in the surgical package is determined by each individual third-party payer.

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

Within an indented series of codes, the first left-justified code is the:

The technical component of a radiology code reflects the physician's skill, time, and expertise used in performing the procedure.

All CPT codes contain either four or five digits.

All coded and billed services or procedures must be documented in the patient's medical record.

Name the three primary steps in coding procedures.

When contrast materials are administered orally for radiological services, the coder should look for the term "without contrast" for the correct code.

The subsections under Anesthesia in the CPT code book are organized by:

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

A range of codes is shown when more than one code applies to a term (descriptor).

Modifier -63 (for a procedure performed on infants less than 4 kg) should only be used in coding surgical procedures.

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.

The number of days surrounding a surgical procedure during which all services relating to the procedure are considered part of the surgical package is the __________ .

Repair, revision, and reconstruction are all descriptions related to surgical procedures.

Normal uncomplicated care following a surgical procedure is typically included in the global surgical fee.

Which forms of specimen collection are coded separately from the laboratory test?

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Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

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Exam 8: Coding Procedures and Services

The Surgery section of the CPT code book is divided into subsections by:

The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:

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

The period of time included in the surgical package is determined by each individual third-party payer.

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

Within an indented series of codes, the first left-justified code is the:

The technical component of a radiology code reflects the physician's skill, time, and expertise used in performing the procedure.

All CPT codes contain either four or five digits.

All coded and billed services or procedures must be documented in the patient's medical record.

Name the three primary steps in coding procedures.

When contrast materials are administered orally for radiological services, the coder should look for the term "without contrast" for the correct code.

The subsections under Anesthesia in the CPT code book are organized by:

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

A range of codes is shown when more than one code applies to a term (descriptor).

Modifier -63 (for a procedure performed on infants less than 4 kg) should only be used in coding surgical procedures.

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.

The number of days surrounding a surgical procedure during which all services relating to the procedure are considered part of the surgical package is the __________ .

Repair, revision, and reconstruction are all descriptions related to surgical procedures.

Normal uncomplicated care following a surgical procedure is typically included in the global surgical fee.

Which forms of specimen collection are coded separately from the laboratory test?

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