Question 1

Some physicians must __________ patient care among several different providers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some physicians must __________ patient care among...

Question 2

The __________ indicates that modifying terms and descriptions follow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ indicates that modifying terms and...

Question 3

Febrile agglutinins, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Accepted Answer

A)   86000
B)   86001
C)   86010
D)   86011 A

Question 4

Liver function study with hepatobiliary agents, with serial images

Accepted Answer

A)   78201
B)   78205
C)   78220
D)   78223

Question 5

A new or experimental procedure or service code is a category __________ code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new or experimental procedure or service...

Question 6

The place of service never changes for physician billing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When searching the alphabetic index, "humerus" is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Procedure or service
B)   Organ or anatomic site
C)   Condition, illness, or injury
D)   Eponym, synonym, abbreviation, or acronym

Question 8

Downcoding can increase reimbursements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following HCPCS codes range from A4000 to A8999?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ambulance transport
B)   Medical supplies
C)   Surgical supplies
D)   Durable medical equipment
E)   Both B and C

Question 10

Subcategories are the lowest level of code description and specificity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Codes that are grouped together and paid as one service or procedure are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Codes that are grouped together and paid...

Question 12

Anesthesia coding is based on a billing formula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  TRUE

Question 13

New patient office visit, comprehensive history and examination, high-complexity decision making

Accepted Answer

A)   99202
B)   99203
C)   99204
D)   99205

Question 14

Downcoding and upcoding are illegal practices, and medical assistants can be prosecuted for either practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Psychoanalysis

Accepted Answer

A)   90845
B)   90846
C)   90847
D)   90849

Question 16

Which of the following modifiers indicates a professional component and is used when a separate technician performs the service but the provider reviews the report and makes an accurate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   -50
B)   -62
C)   -26
D)   -RT, -LT

Question 17

Medical records used for procedural coding can include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Encounter form
B)   Progress notes
C)   Pathology report
D)   Radiology report
E)   All of the above

Question 18

Urinalysis

Accepted Answer

A)   81000
B)   81005
C)   82000
D)   81001

Question 19

Thoracentesis, puncture of pleural cavity for aspiration, initial or subsequent

Accepted Answer

A)   32003
B)   32002
C)   32001
D)   32000 D

Question 20

Physical status modifier P4 is assigned to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient with severe systemic disease
B)   Patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
C)   Moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the procedure
D)   Declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes

Exam 13: Basics of Procedural Coding

Some physicians must __________ patient care among several different providers.

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The __________ indicates that modifying terms and descriptions follow.

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Febrile agglutinins, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Liver function study with hepatobiliary agents, with serial images

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A new or experimental procedure or service code is a category __________ code.

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The place of service never changes for physician billing.

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When searching the alphabetic index, "humerus" is an example of which of the following?

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Downcoding can increase reimbursements.

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Which of the following HCPCS codes range from A4000 to A8999?

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Subcategories are the lowest level of code description and specificity.

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Codes that are grouped together and paid as one service or procedure are known as __________.

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Anesthesia coding is based on a billing formula.

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New patient office visit, comprehensive history and examination, high-complexity decision making

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Downcoding and upcoding are illegal practices, and medical assistants can be prosecuted for either practice.

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Psychoanalysis

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Which of the following modifiers indicates a professional component and is used when a separate technician performs the service but the provider reviews the report and makes an accurate diagnosis?

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Medical records used for procedural coding can include which of the following?

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Urinalysis

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Thoracentesis, puncture of pleural cavity for aspiration, initial or subsequent

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Physical status modifier P4 is assigned to which of the following?

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