NHA - CERTIFIED BILLING AND
CODING SPECIALIST (CBCS) STUDY
GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
The symbol "O" in the Current Procedural Terminology reference is used to indicate what? -
ANS Reinstated or recycled code
In the anesthesia section of the CPT manual, what are considered qualifying circumstances? -
ANS Add-on codes
As of April 1, 2014 what is the maximum number of diagnoses that can be reported on the CMS-
1500 claim form before a further claim is required? - ANS 12
What is considered proper supportive documentation for reporting CPT and ICD codes for
surgical procedures? - ANS Operative report
What action should be taken first when reviewing a delinquent claim? - ANS Verify the age of
the account
A claim can be denied or rejected for which of the following reasons? - ANS Block 24D
contains the diagnosis code
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, A coroner's autopsy is comprised of what examinations? - ANS Gross Examination
Medigap coverage is offered to Medicare beneficiaries by whom? - ANS Private third-party
payers
What part of Medicare covers prescriptions? - ANS Part C
What plane divides the body into left and right? - ANS Sagittal
Where can unlisted codes be found in the CPT manual? - ANS Guidelines prior to each
section
Ambulatory surgery centers, home health care, and hospice organizations use which form to
submit claims? - ANS UB-04 Claim Form
What color format is acceptable on the CMS-1500 claim form? - ANS Red
Who is responsible to pay the deductible? - ANS Patient
A patient's health plan is referred to as the "payer of last resort." What is the name of that
health plan? - ANS Medicaid
Informed Consent - ANS Providers explain medical or diagnostic procedures, surgical
interventions, and the benefits and risks involved, giving patients an opportunity to ask
questions before medical intervention is provided.
Implied Consent - ANS A patient presents for treatment, such as extending an arm to allow a
venipuncture to be performed.
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CODING SPECIALIST (CBCS) STUDY
GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
The symbol "O" in the Current Procedural Terminology reference is used to indicate what? -
ANS Reinstated or recycled code
In the anesthesia section of the CPT manual, what are considered qualifying circumstances? -
ANS Add-on codes
As of April 1, 2014 what is the maximum number of diagnoses that can be reported on the CMS-
1500 claim form before a further claim is required? - ANS 12
What is considered proper supportive documentation for reporting CPT and ICD codes for
surgical procedures? - ANS Operative report
What action should be taken first when reviewing a delinquent claim? - ANS Verify the age of
the account
A claim can be denied or rejected for which of the following reasons? - ANS Block 24D
contains the diagnosis code
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, A coroner's autopsy is comprised of what examinations? - ANS Gross Examination
Medigap coverage is offered to Medicare beneficiaries by whom? - ANS Private third-party
payers
What part of Medicare covers prescriptions? - ANS Part C
What plane divides the body into left and right? - ANS Sagittal
Where can unlisted codes be found in the CPT manual? - ANS Guidelines prior to each
section
Ambulatory surgery centers, home health care, and hospice organizations use which form to
submit claims? - ANS UB-04 Claim Form
What color format is acceptable on the CMS-1500 claim form? - ANS Red
Who is responsible to pay the deductible? - ANS Patient
A patient's health plan is referred to as the "payer of last resort." What is the name of that
health plan? - ANS Medicaid
Informed Consent - ANS Providers explain medical or diagnostic procedures, surgical
interventions, and the benefits and risks involved, giving patients an opportunity to ask
questions before medical intervention is provided.
Implied Consent - ANS A patient presents for treatment, such as extending an arm to allow a
venipuncture to be performed.
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