Chapter 25 Procedural Coding Basics (2nd Qtr)

later/o

It is acceptable to code from the Alphabetic Index

-iasis

Used for outpatient procedures; professional and technical services

A detailed history takes the shortest amount of time

Which of the following HCPCS codes range from A4000 to A8999

Downcoding can increase reimbursement

Downcoding and upcoding are illegal practices, and MA's can be prosecuted for either practice

Used for in patient hospital procedures

Which of the following is a method of closed treatment of fractures

An eponym will be used in which of the following CPT divisions?

Radiology

Surgery

Code feature: 5-digit alphanumeric code; a 2-digit modifier can be added

Subcategories are the lowest level of code description and specificity

bi-

-al

The place of service for physician billing can change

Pathology & Laboratory

Medical records used for procedural coding can include which of the following?

Qualitative and quantitative codes for drug testing are found in which of the following CPT sections?

Which of the following levels of history includes a review of the systems that relate to the CC?

Chol/e

lith/o

When multiple wounds are repaired, add together the lengths of those in the same classification

Which of the following codes can be used to help measure performance and outcome?

revised codes are not highlighted in the CPT manual

Wounds of more than 1 classification repaired, list the less complicated as primary & the more complicated as secondary

The CPT is divided into eight sections

Which of the following sections uses the code range between 70000 and 79999?

Evaluation and Management

Medicine

Code feature: 5-digit numeric code; a 2-digit modifier can be added

Modifier used when a separate tech performs the service but the provider reviews the report and makes accurate diagnosis

Code feature: 7-digit alphanumeric code

Used for auxiliary medical treatment, including vaccines, medical transport, drugs and durable medical equipment

Anesthesia

Which of the following codes is assigned to an urgent care facility as the place of service?

When searching the Alphabetic Index, "humerus" is an example of