NEW EXAM REVIEW 2022 CPT CODING - SET 1-50 TEST PROBLEMS IN EXAM ALL
WITH CORRCT ANSWERS
Dividing services provided into separate codes when a single code is available - Which of the
following is an example of unethical or illegal coding?
a) Dividing services provided into separate codes when a single code is available
b) Inclusion of all relevant complications as documented in the patients medical record
c) Using code numbers for the minimum payment allowed
d) strict adherence to coding for only procedures performed at your facility
coding - The transformation of verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into
numbers is called ________?
a) indexing
b) posting
c) tabulation
d) coding
services and procedures - Two coding systems are used by phsicians offices. One is for
diagnoses and the other is for ___________?
a) symtoms
b) computer directories
c) services and procedures
d) appointments
annually - Physicians Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is revised ________?
a) annually
b) when necessary
c) every 6 months
d) every 2 years
5 digits - Basic CPT codes use ___________?
a) 3 to 5 digits
b) 5 digits
c) 2 digits
d) 3 digits
professional component - Add-on modifier - 26 indicates the _______?
, a) service is significant and separately identifiable
b) unusual nature of the service or procedure
c) technical component
d) professional component
emergency department services - Codes 99281 through 99285 refer to _______?
a) counseling services
b) outpatient consultations
c) office surgery
d) emergency department services
give a more accurate description - In some billing cases it is necessary to add a 2 digit modifier
in order to __________?
a) indicate usual charges
b) prevent miscoding
c) give a more accurate description
d) meet carrier criteria
American Medical Association - CPT codes, descriptions and two digit modifiers are copyrighted
by the _______?
a) American Medical Association
b) Blue Cross and Blue Shield Organization
c) CPT Assistant
d) World Hospital Organizaiton
keep from transposing numbers - When transferring codes to claim forms he careful to
__________?
a) include descriptions
b) write out all abbreviations
c) keep from transposing numbers
d) write neatly
fraudulent - Unbundling, exploding, or a la carte coding are __________?
a) common
b) fraudulent
c) necessary
d) complex
WITH CORRCT ANSWERS
Dividing services provided into separate codes when a single code is available - Which of the
following is an example of unethical or illegal coding?
a) Dividing services provided into separate codes when a single code is available
b) Inclusion of all relevant complications as documented in the patients medical record
c) Using code numbers for the minimum payment allowed
d) strict adherence to coding for only procedures performed at your facility
coding - The transformation of verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into
numbers is called ________?
a) indexing
b) posting
c) tabulation
d) coding
services and procedures - Two coding systems are used by phsicians offices. One is for
diagnoses and the other is for ___________?
a) symtoms
b) computer directories
c) services and procedures
d) appointments
annually - Physicians Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is revised ________?
a) annually
b) when necessary
c) every 6 months
d) every 2 years
5 digits - Basic CPT codes use ___________?
a) 3 to 5 digits
b) 5 digits
c) 2 digits
d) 3 digits
professional component - Add-on modifier - 26 indicates the _______?
, a) service is significant and separately identifiable
b) unusual nature of the service or procedure
c) technical component
d) professional component
emergency department services - Codes 99281 through 99285 refer to _______?
a) counseling services
b) outpatient consultations
c) office surgery
d) emergency department services
give a more accurate description - In some billing cases it is necessary to add a 2 digit modifier
in order to __________?
a) indicate usual charges
b) prevent miscoding
c) give a more accurate description
d) meet carrier criteria
American Medical Association - CPT codes, descriptions and two digit modifiers are copyrighted
by the _______?
a) American Medical Association
b) Blue Cross and Blue Shield Organization
c) CPT Assistant
d) World Hospital Organizaiton
keep from transposing numbers - When transferring codes to claim forms he careful to
__________?
a) include descriptions
b) write out all abbreviations
c) keep from transposing numbers
d) write neatly
fraudulent - Unbundling, exploding, or a la carte coding are __________?
a) common
b) fraudulent
c) necessary
d) complex
