CBCS Certification Study Questions and
Answers 2023
encounter form - ANSWER-a list of the procedures and charges for a patient's visit
chargemaster - ANSWER-listing of the services, procedures, drugs and supplies that
can be applied to a patients bill
bullet - ANSWER-located to the left of a code number identifies new procedure and
services added to CPT
triangle - ANSWER-represents a changed code description since last edition
slanted brackets - ANSWER-Used in the Alphabetic Index, Volume 2 are used to
enclose the manifestation of the underlying condition.
add-on code - ANSWER-Procedures that are performed and reported only in addition to
a primary procedure; indicated in CPT by a plus sign (+) next to the code.
resequenced code - ANSWER-CPT procedure codes that have been reassigned to
another sequence
new code - ANSWER-In the CPT manual, a round bullet symbol indicates a...
modifier 51 exempt - ANSWER-The Circle with the line through it symbol stands for
ICD-9-CM - ANSWER-International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical
Modification
Vol. 1 - ANSWER-Alphabetic index to diseases; main terms and subterms
Vol. 2 - ANSWER-alphabetical list of diseases
Vol. 3 - ANSWER-tabular and alphabetical of procedures (inpatient)
E codes - ANSWER-Codes reported to indentify how an injury occurred and the location
when it occurred. Never sequenced first.
V codes - ANSWER-are located in the Tabular list of Diseases and are assigned for pt
encounters when a circumstance OTHER than a disease or injury is present.
etiology, manifestation - ANSWER-Must be used with an underlying condition, must be
listed second. Etiology first, manifestation second. ALWAYS.
, eponyms - ANSWER-terms derived from the name of a person
National Provider Identification NPI - ANSWER-10 digit number assigned to all covered
healthcare providers - designed to provide one unique identifier for all providers as part
of HIPAA, eliminates the need for additional numbers by other carriers, Block 17b on
CMS-1500
hypertension and renal failure - ANSWER-With nephrosclerosis (hardening of the
kidney), you will likely also see ________________ and _____________ .
042 - ANSWER-When the term AIDS is used, when a patient is being treated for any
HIV related illness, or when the patient is described as having any active HIV-related
condition, code ____? is used.
accelerated HTN - ANSWER-RVHT
primary site - ANSWER-where malignant tumor first appeared
metastatic - ANSWER-cancers that have moved
pathologic Fx - ANSWER-caused by diseased or weakened bone
CPT - ANSWER-Current Procedural Terminology
section guidelines - ANSWER-Usage notes provided at the beginning of the CPT
sections.
Appendix A - ANSWER-list of modifiers with explanation for use
Appendix D - ANSWER-list of add on codes
coinsurance - ANSWER-part of charges that an insured person must pay for health care
services after payment of the deductible amount
eligibility - ANSWER-Qualifying factors that must be met before a patient receives
benefits under a specified insurance plan, government program, or managed care plan.
COBRA - ANSWER-consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1985
Part A - ANSWER-hospital insurance
Part B - ANSWER-supplemental medical insurance
Part C - ANSWER-Medicare Advantage program (established by the Balanced Budget
Act (BBA) of 1997)
Answers 2023
encounter form - ANSWER-a list of the procedures and charges for a patient's visit
chargemaster - ANSWER-listing of the services, procedures, drugs and supplies that
can be applied to a patients bill
bullet - ANSWER-located to the left of a code number identifies new procedure and
services added to CPT
triangle - ANSWER-represents a changed code description since last edition
slanted brackets - ANSWER-Used in the Alphabetic Index, Volume 2 are used to
enclose the manifestation of the underlying condition.
add-on code - ANSWER-Procedures that are performed and reported only in addition to
a primary procedure; indicated in CPT by a plus sign (+) next to the code.
resequenced code - ANSWER-CPT procedure codes that have been reassigned to
another sequence
new code - ANSWER-In the CPT manual, a round bullet symbol indicates a...
modifier 51 exempt - ANSWER-The Circle with the line through it symbol stands for
ICD-9-CM - ANSWER-International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical
Modification
Vol. 1 - ANSWER-Alphabetic index to diseases; main terms and subterms
Vol. 2 - ANSWER-alphabetical list of diseases
Vol. 3 - ANSWER-tabular and alphabetical of procedures (inpatient)
E codes - ANSWER-Codes reported to indentify how an injury occurred and the location
when it occurred. Never sequenced first.
V codes - ANSWER-are located in the Tabular list of Diseases and are assigned for pt
encounters when a circumstance OTHER than a disease or injury is present.
etiology, manifestation - ANSWER-Must be used with an underlying condition, must be
listed second. Etiology first, manifestation second. ALWAYS.
, eponyms - ANSWER-terms derived from the name of a person
National Provider Identification NPI - ANSWER-10 digit number assigned to all covered
healthcare providers - designed to provide one unique identifier for all providers as part
of HIPAA, eliminates the need for additional numbers by other carriers, Block 17b on
CMS-1500
hypertension and renal failure - ANSWER-With nephrosclerosis (hardening of the
kidney), you will likely also see ________________ and _____________ .
042 - ANSWER-When the term AIDS is used, when a patient is being treated for any
HIV related illness, or when the patient is described as having any active HIV-related
condition, code ____? is used.
accelerated HTN - ANSWER-RVHT
primary site - ANSWER-where malignant tumor first appeared
metastatic - ANSWER-cancers that have moved
pathologic Fx - ANSWER-caused by diseased or weakened bone
CPT - ANSWER-Current Procedural Terminology
section guidelines - ANSWER-Usage notes provided at the beginning of the CPT
sections.
Appendix A - ANSWER-list of modifiers with explanation for use
Appendix D - ANSWER-list of add on codes
coinsurance - ANSWER-part of charges that an insured person must pay for health care
services after payment of the deductible amount
eligibility - ANSWER-Qualifying factors that must be met before a patient receives
benefits under a specified insurance plan, government program, or managed care plan.
COBRA - ANSWER-consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1985
Part A - ANSWER-hospital insurance
Part B - ANSWER-supplemental medical insurance
Part C - ANSWER-Medicare Advantage program (established by the Balanced Budget
Act (BBA) of 1997)
