Question 1

A healthcare provider who practices under false qualifications or credentials is guilty of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   slander
B)   defamation
C)   assault
D)   libel
E)   fraudF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

A maximum of up to ___ modifiers can be assigned per CPT procedure code?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   As many as necessaryF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 3

A patient comes to the office for an annual physical and at the end of the examination the patient complains of low back pain that has been bothering him for a few weeks. Which modifier should be used with the E/M code for the low back pain to explain the need for two E/M codes at the same visit?

Accepted Answer

A)   22
B)   23
C)   24
D)   25
E)   26F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The extent of the __________ conducted is one of the key factors that determine the level of service based on guidelines in the E/M section of the CPT.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The extent of the __________ conducted is...

Question 5

Dr. Moore is scheduled to perform a routine removal of a mole from Ralph's left shoulder under local anesthesia. Dr. Moore has injected the local anesthetic and is about to begin the procedure when Ralph suddenly has a panic attack and states, "I just can't handle this!" Dr. Moore halts the procedure. When you code for this procedure, which of the following modifiers will you use?

Accepted Answer

A)   23: Unusual Anesthesia
B)   47: Anesthesia by Surgeon
C)   52: Reduced Services
D)   53: Discontinued Procedure
E)   56: Preoperative Management OnlyF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The use of a(n) ________ with a CPT code shows that some special circumstance applies to the service or procedure the physician performed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of a(n) ________ with a...

Question 7

Modifiers to CPT codes indicate ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   that additional codes are needed
B)   that some special circumstance applies to the service
C)   synonyms
D)   inclusions
E)   exclusionsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the CPT code format?

Accepted Answer

A)   3- to 5-character alphanumeric codes
B)   3- to 7-character alphanumeric codes
C)   4-digit numeric codes
D)   5-character alphabetic codes
E)   5-digit numeric codesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Where in the CPT manual can you find a complete listing of all add-on codes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Introduction
B)   Appendix A
C)   Appendix B
D)   Appendix C
E)   Appendix DF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

G0008 is an example of a ______ level II code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of G0008 is an example of a ______...

Question 11

An act of deception used to take advantage of another person or entity is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   liability
B)   coercion
C)   slander
D)   fraud
E)   defamationF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)  was originally developed for use in coding services, such as durable medical equipment, for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Blue Cross
B)   HMOs
C)   Medicare patients
D)   Medicaid patients
E)   managed care patientsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The period of time that is covered for follow-up care after surgery is called the ________ period.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The period of time that is covered...

Question 14

When coding a surgical code, where should you look to be sure you find the correct code?

Accepted Answer

A)   Go directly to the E/M section in the front of the CPT manual
B)   Use the alphabetic listing of procedures at the back of the CPT manual
C)   Consult the Introduction to the CPT manual
D)   Use the numeric index to find the code
E)   Use the superbill that describes the patient encounterF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

In order to find information regarding prefixes and suffixes used in the CPT coding manual, you would look in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Evaluation and Management section of the manual
B)   general index for the manual
C)   Introduction to the manual
D)   office procedures manual
E)   beginning of each section of the manualF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

You will locate procedure codes in the __________ manual.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Where in the CPT manual will information about the proper use of modifiers be found?

Accepted Answer

A)   Introduction
B)   Appendix A
C)   Appendix B
D)   Appendix C
E)   Appendix DF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

What symbol appears next to a code that appears out of numerical sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Red dot
B)   Blue triangle
C)   Lightning bolt
D)   Pound (#)  sign
E)   Green arrowsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Care provided to unstable, critically ill patients that require constant bedside attention is known as ________ care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Care provided to unstable, critically ill patients...

Question 20

When coding E/M from the CPT manual, you must first know whether the patient is new or ______ and where the services took place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When coding E/M from the CPT manual,...

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G0008 is an example of a ______ level II code.

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Where in the CPT manual will information about the proper use of modifiers be found?

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Where in the CPT manual can you find a complete listing of all add-on codes?

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The period of time that is covered for follow-up care after surgery is called the ________ period.

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The use of a(n) ________ with a CPT code shows that some special circumstance applies to the service or procedure the physician performed.

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The extent of the __________ conducted is one of the key factors that determine the level of service based on guidelines in the E/M section of the CPT.

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When coding E/M from the CPT manual, you must first know whether the patient is new or ______ and where the services took place.

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You will locate procedure codes in the __________ manual.

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