Because coding info is revised annually medical assistants responsible for coding shouldA attend at least one ICD-9 and one CPT class every 2 yearsB attend at least one CPT class each yearC Review codes in their spare time, there is no need to attend classesD attend at least one CPT and one ICD-9 class each yearE attend at least one ICD-9 class eery 2 years
D
How many digits are assigned to the primary code in the CPT coding system?A 5B 3C 2D 6E 4
A
Which of the following sections of the CPT book refers to evaluation and management?A 00100-01999B 90701-99199C 99201-99499D 70010-79999E 80000-89399
C
According to the CPT, when a health care claim for the removal of a melanoma is coded, the code should be listed under which of the following body systems?A endocrineB integumentaryC cardiovascularD digestiveE Respiratory
B
The ICD-9-CM codes for classifying the causes of injuries, poisonings, or adverse drug reactions are?A J codesB V codesC E codesD M codesE G codes
C
The medicare level ll codes are included in which of the following?A CPTB resource based relative value scaleC ICD-9-CMD Diagnosis related groupsE HCPCS
E
Which of the following is a diagnostic coding system that is used to code morbidity?A ICD-9-CMB resource based relative value scaleC HCPCSD CPTE Physicians desk reference
A
ICD-9-CM codes are revised, expanded, and refined annually to ensure?A speed of claims processingB specificity of diseaseC bundling of codesD accuracy of diagnosisE accuracy of insurance claims
B
Which of the following is indicated by a triangle placed before a CPT code?A a code description has been changed or modifiedB multiple procedures have been performedC a procedure is not subject to the surgical package conceptD a new code has been addedE a code has been deleted
A
Which of the following is a coding system used by medicare providers to report supplies and injections?A relative value scaleB diagnosis related groupsC HCPCSD ICD-9-CME resource based relative value scale
C
When using ICD-9-CM codes which of the following will occur when the fourth and fifth digits are omitted?A claim denialsB faster paymentsC third party up codingD increased paymentsE third party downcoding
A
Which of the following ICD-9-CM codes indicates the cause of an accident?A E811.0B J1772C J49999D V14.6E V18.8
A
Changing a code to one you know the insurance company will pay for is called?A unbundlingB coding for packagingC supporting documentationD coding for coverageE double billing
D
Which of the following is the most important factor in coding?A Knowledge and understanding of medical termB speed of coding processC quantity of codesD level of codesE accuracy of codes
E
Which of the following is a coding sysem used to document the procedure for suturing a laceration?A Current procedural terminology CPTB relative value scaleC diagnostic related groupsD International classification of diseasesE resourse based relative value scale
A
A two digit modifier attached to the five digit CPT code indicates?A the severity of the patients illnessB where services were performedC a surgical procedure was performedD the time services were performedE a service or procedure has been altered
E