AAPC CPC Practice Exam C Questions 2022
(Verified Answers by Expert)
1. If a ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) converts to a non ST
elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to thrombolytic therapy,
how is it reported, according to ICD-10-CM guidelines?
A. As unspecified AMI
B. As a subendocardial AMI
C. As STEMI
D. As a NSTEMI>>>>As STEMI
ICD-10-CM guidelines (Section I.C.9.e.1) indicate: If STEMI converts to
NSTEMI due to thrombolytic therapy, it is still coded as STEMI.
2. Which place of service code is reported on the physician's claim
for a surgical procedure performed in an ASC?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 24
D. 11>>>>24
Place of service codes are two digit numerical codes that define the
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, location where services are performed and reported on the CMS-1500
form. A complete chart of Place-Of-Service codes is found on the first
page in CPT® codebook. A service provided in an ASC is reported with
POS code 24.
3. Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are published to give
providers information on which of the following?
A. Information on modifier use with procedure codes
B. CPT® codes that are bundled
C. Fee schedule information listed by CPT® code
D. Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service-
>>>>Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or
service
Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are Medicare Administrative
Contractor rules indicating whether or not a particular item or service
is covered. Most LCDs also provide a list of diagnosis codes for which a
procedure may be covered; however, because other issues factor into
payment, coverage is not guaran- teed. Modifier guidelines and fee
schedule information is included in the annual Medicare Physician Fee
Schedule. National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is
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(Verified Answers by Expert)
1. If a ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) converts to a non ST
elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to thrombolytic therapy,
how is it reported, according to ICD-10-CM guidelines?
A. As unspecified AMI
B. As a subendocardial AMI
C. As STEMI
D. As a NSTEMI>>>>As STEMI
ICD-10-CM guidelines (Section I.C.9.e.1) indicate: If STEMI converts to
NSTEMI due to thrombolytic therapy, it is still coded as STEMI.
2. Which place of service code is reported on the physician's claim
for a surgical procedure performed in an ASC?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 24
D. 11>>>>24
Place of service codes are two digit numerical codes that define the
1/
, location where services are performed and reported on the CMS-1500
form. A complete chart of Place-Of-Service codes is found on the first
page in CPT® codebook. A service provided in an ASC is reported with
POS code 24.
3. Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are published to give
providers information on which of the following?
A. Information on modifier use with procedure codes
B. CPT® codes that are bundled
C. Fee schedule information listed by CPT® code
D. Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service-
>>>>Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or
service
Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are Medicare Administrative
Contractor rules indicating whether or not a particular item or service
is covered. Most LCDs also provide a list of diagnosis codes for which a
procedure may be covered; however, because other issues factor into
payment, coverage is not guaran- teed. Modifier guidelines and fee
schedule information is included in the annual Medicare Physician Fee
Schedule. National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is
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