HIT 211 WEEK 2 10. CHAPTER QUIZ WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
WEEK 2 10. Chapter Quiz
1. Which code reflects a level 5 E/M service?
a. 99211
b. 99214
c. 99215
d. 99212
Correct
2. When an unlisted procedure or service code is reported, a special report must
accompany the claim to describe of the procedure or service.
a. the place of service and type of service
b. the nature, extent, and need
c. whether the patient is new or established
d. the type of service and amount of time require
Correct
3. Clinical examples of E/M codes are found in of the CPT coding manual.
a. Appendix D
b. Appendix A
c. Appendix C
d. Appendix B
Correct
4. Which terms describe the levels of work involved in medical decision making?
a. straightforward, low complexity, moderate complexity, high complexity
b. problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed, comprehensive
c. face-to-face, unit-floor, pre-encounter, post-encounter
d. minimal, self-limited, low severity, moderate severity, high severity
Correct
5. A patient returns to the physician's office today with neck and back pain. During a
previous office visit last month, the patient was diagnosed as having multiple areas of
bulging discs. The patient is not considered a surgical candidate at this time.
Significant trauma in the past is noted, but C2-12 are intact. Deep tendon reflexes are
within normal limits and symmetrical in the upper and lower extremities. Heart, lungs,
and abdomen are without significant pathology. There are marked paravertebral
spasms throughout the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. HEENT: Patient has
bilateral otitis externa noted. Which code is assigned for this level 4 E/M service?
, a. 99203
b. 99204
c. 99213
d. 99214
Correct
6. A patient experiencing acute breathing trouble required one hour of direct face-to-
face care from the physician. In addition to the appropriate level of E/M service code,
which E/M subsection should be referenced to assign an additional code?
a. Case Management Services
b. Prolonged Services
c. Preventive Medicine Services
d. Care Plan Oversight Services
Correct
7. A physician spent approximately two hours on a conference call coordinating
activities with members of a transplant team who were preparing to perform an organ
transplant on his patient. From which E/M subsection would the code for this service
be reported?
a. Care Plan Oversight Services
b. Critical Care Services
c. Special Evaluation and Management Services
d. Case Management Services
Correct
8. A patient was admitted to the hospital on November 4 for reconstructive surgery.
After surgery, the physician reviewed the patient's record to determine how the patient
was responding to the treatment. The patient was discharged November 6. Under
which subsection of Hospital Inpatient Services would the code for the November 6
encounter be located?
a. Initial Hospital Care
b. Subsequent Hospital Care
c. Observation or Inpatient Care Services
d. Hospital Discharge Services
Incorrect
9. A patient was admitted to the hospital on November 4 for reconstructive surgery.
After surgery, the physician reviewed the patient's record to determine how the patient
was responding to the treatment. The patient was discharged November 6. Under
which subsection of Hospital Inpatient Services would the code for the November 6
encounter be located?
a. Initial Hospital Care
b. Subsequent Hospital Care
SOLUTIONS
WEEK 2 10. Chapter Quiz
1. Which code reflects a level 5 E/M service?
a. 99211
b. 99214
c. 99215
d. 99212
Correct
2. When an unlisted procedure or service code is reported, a special report must
accompany the claim to describe of the procedure or service.
a. the place of service and type of service
b. the nature, extent, and need
c. whether the patient is new or established
d. the type of service and amount of time require
Correct
3. Clinical examples of E/M codes are found in of the CPT coding manual.
a. Appendix D
b. Appendix A
c. Appendix C
d. Appendix B
Correct
4. Which terms describe the levels of work involved in medical decision making?
a. straightforward, low complexity, moderate complexity, high complexity
b. problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed, comprehensive
c. face-to-face, unit-floor, pre-encounter, post-encounter
d. minimal, self-limited, low severity, moderate severity, high severity
Correct
5. A patient returns to the physician's office today with neck and back pain. During a
previous office visit last month, the patient was diagnosed as having multiple areas of
bulging discs. The patient is not considered a surgical candidate at this time.
Significant trauma in the past is noted, but C2-12 are intact. Deep tendon reflexes are
within normal limits and symmetrical in the upper and lower extremities. Heart, lungs,
and abdomen are without significant pathology. There are marked paravertebral
spasms throughout the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. HEENT: Patient has
bilateral otitis externa noted. Which code is assigned for this level 4 E/M service?
, a. 99203
b. 99204
c. 99213
d. 99214
Correct
6. A patient experiencing acute breathing trouble required one hour of direct face-to-
face care from the physician. In addition to the appropriate level of E/M service code,
which E/M subsection should be referenced to assign an additional code?
a. Case Management Services
b. Prolonged Services
c. Preventive Medicine Services
d. Care Plan Oversight Services
Correct
7. A physician spent approximately two hours on a conference call coordinating
activities with members of a transplant team who were preparing to perform an organ
transplant on his patient. From which E/M subsection would the code for this service
be reported?
a. Care Plan Oversight Services
b. Critical Care Services
c. Special Evaluation and Management Services
d. Case Management Services
Correct
8. A patient was admitted to the hospital on November 4 for reconstructive surgery.
After surgery, the physician reviewed the patient's record to determine how the patient
was responding to the treatment. The patient was discharged November 6. Under
which subsection of Hospital Inpatient Services would the code for the November 6
encounter be located?
a. Initial Hospital Care
b. Subsequent Hospital Care
c. Observation or Inpatient Care Services
d. Hospital Discharge Services
Incorrect
9. A patient was admitted to the hospital on November 4 for reconstructive surgery.
After surgery, the physician reviewed the patient's record to determine how the patient
was responding to the treatment. The patient was discharged November 6. Under
which subsection of Hospital Inpatient Services would the code for the November 6
encounter be located?
a. Initial Hospital Care
b. Subsequent Hospital Care
