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◍ Ped/o.
Answer: foot
◍ Professional component.
Answer: Which of the following describes a CPT modifier that is used to
indicate a provider supervised and interpreted a radiology procedure?
◍ Orth/o.
Answer: straight
◍ pruritus vulvae.
Answer: a condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia
◍ Bx.
Answer: biopsy
◍ Splen/o.
Answer: spleen
◍ Bones of upper extremities.
Answer: The upper extremities include the bones of the shoulder, forearm,
arm, wrist, hand, and finger fingers
◍ kerat/o.
Answer: hard
◍ C-spine.
Answer: cervical spine
◍ MG.
, Answer: myasthenia gravis
◍ Which insurance is typically billed first when a patient is injured at work?
A. Medicaid
B. Private insurance
C. Workers' Compensation
D. Medicare.
Answer: C. Workers' CompensationWhen a patient is injured on the job,
Worker's Compensation insurance is always the primary payer.
◍ LP.
Answer: Lipid profilegroup of tests that indicate the patient's risk of
cardiovascular disease
◍ CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODING TEST Xx CBCS STUDY
CLAIMS PROCESSSING MWB 11xX.
Answer: ENGLISH
◍ myring/o.
Answer: EAR DRUM, TYMPANIC MEMBRANE (TM)
◍ Arthr/o.
Answer: joint
◍ AV fistula.
Answer: arteriovenous fistula
◍ Phag/o.
Answer: eat or swallow
◍ 99243.
Answer: A billing and coding specialist is coding a consultation in the
providers office. The provider documented that a detailed examination was
performed. Which of the following evaluation and management (E/M) codes
should the specialist report?
◍ Comminuted fracture.
Answer: Bone is splintered or crushed into small pieces
,◍ Pathology and Laboratory.
Answer: Which of the following sections of CPT manual lists the code for
WBC with differential, automated?
◍ thyroid gland.
Answer: Derived from greek word meaning "shield"Two halves, shaped like
butterfly, connected by thyroid tissue called "Isthmus". Sole Purpose:
Regulate body metabolism
◍ SI.
Answer: suicidal ideation
◍ RA.
Answer: rheumatoid arthritis
◍ What is the CPT manual?.
Answer: The CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) manual is a
standardized coding system used to describe medical, surgical, and
diagnostic services and procedures.
◍ Paranasal sinuses.
Answer: Airfield cavities that surround the nasal cavity. Reduce the skull
weight, produce mucus, and influence, voice quality by acting as resonating
chambers. The four sinuses are called maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid, and
frontal.
◍ Pept/o.
Answer: digestion
◍ TSH.
Answer: thyroid stimulating hormone
◍ Which of the following best helps prevent billing fraud and abuse?
A. Ignore claims denials
B. Following compliance plans and coding guidelines
C. Relying only on provider memory
D. Using outdated coding books.
, Answer: B. Following compliance plans and coding guidelinesAdhering to
compliance plans, official coding guidelines, and ethical coding practices
helps prevent billing fraud and abuse.
◍ Mistrial/bicuspid valve.
Answer: Between the left atrium and the left ventricle and consists of 2 cups
◍ CBT.
Answer: cognitive behavioral therapy
◍ Osteoarthritis.
Answer: Also called degenerative joint disease is a "wear and tear "arthritis.
This means that overtime there is gradual loss of cartilage from the joint,
resulting in pain, stiffness and swelling advanced age is one of the strongest
risk factors for developing this.
◍ Closed fracture.
Answer: The bone did not break the skin
◍ CPR.
Answer: cardiopulmonary resuscitation
◍ Pneumon/o.
Answer: lung, air
◍ bi-.
Answer: two
◍ hCG.
Answer: human chorionic gonadotropinUsed to confirm a pregnancy
◍ Brain.
Answer: Located in the cranial cavity, the brain processes, a constant stream
of sensory data, giving us awareness of ourselves and our environment
◍ They are responsible for any charges that are incurred.
Answer: A billing and coding specialist is performing a coordination of
benefits check. The patient has primary and secondary benefits. Which of
the following applies to the guarantor?