Question 1

Unbundling (also known as fragmented billing) will result in higher reimbursement for the physician and should be done in as many circumstances as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

The physical status modifier that should be used for a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life is:

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A)   P1.
B)   P3.
C)   P4.
D)   P6.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

In coding radiology services, the part of the procedure that reflects the technologist and the equipment used is the:

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A)   technical component.
B)   professional component.
C)   supply and equipment component.
D)   results component.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 6

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  True

Question 7

A complete pathology and/or laboratory procedure includes: (Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)   ordering the test.
B)   handling the sample.
C)   performing the test.
D)   analyzing the results.
E)   reporting on the results.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

A procedure performed in addition to the primary procedure is known as a(n) ________ procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A procedure performed in addition to the...

Question 9

If you look first under the surgical procedure performed, the code will be for the anesthesia given for the surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Modifier -51 can be used to report which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple, related operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider
B)   a combination of medical and operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider
C)   multiple medical procedures performed at the same session by the same provider
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Many CPT surgical narratives in the CPT book include "________" or "________ " or other language to include or exclude incidental services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many CPT surgical narratives in the CPT...

Question 13

Explain the four applications of modifier -51.

Accepted Answer

Modifier 51 is used to identify:
• Multi...

Question 14

Match the following
-Modifier used to report the use of an outside laboratory

Accepted Answer

A)   54
B)   99
C)   62
D)   90
E)   50F)  51G)  80H)  22I)  76J)  53K) E) and F)
L) D) and J)

Question 15

The largest section of the CPT code book is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Evaluation and Management.
B)   Surgery.
C)   Pathology and Laboratory.
D)   Medicine.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

If a physician repeats a basic procedure performed by another physician, the modifier -77 should be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 19

A special report detailing increased time and difficulty should be submitted with a claim when which modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   -22
B)   -25
C)   -63
D)   -79E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Codes that cannot be used alone and are appended to the main procedure code to describe procedures that are performed in addition to the primary procedure are________ codes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Codes that cannot be used alone and...

Exam 7: Coding Procedures and Services

Unbundling (also known as fragmented billing) will result in higher reimbursement for the physician and should be done in as many circumstances as possible.

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

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The physical status modifier that should be used for a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life is:

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

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In coding radiology services, the part of the procedure that reflects the technologist and the equipment used is the:

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

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A complete pathology and/or laboratory procedure includes: (Select all that apply)

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A procedure performed in addition to the primary procedure is known as a(n) ________ procedure.

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If you look first under the surgical procedure performed, the code will be for the anesthesia given for the surgical procedure.

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

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Modifier -51 can be used to report which of the following situations?

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Many CPT surgical narratives in the CPT book include "________" or "________ " or other language to include or exclude incidental services.

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Explain the four applications of modifier -51.

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Match the following -Modifier used to report the use of an outside laboratory

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The largest section of the CPT code book is:

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If a physician repeats a basic procedure performed by another physician, the modifier -77 should be used.

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

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

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A special report detailing increased time and difficulty should be submitted with a claim when which modifier is used?

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Codes that cannot be used alone and are appended to the main procedure code to describe procedures that are performed in addition to the primary procedure are________ codes.

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