Chapter 25 New Book

The place of service for physician billing can change

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

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

bi-

The CPT is divided into eight sections

Downcoding can increase reimbursement

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

-iasis

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

Used for in patient hospital procedures

A detailed history takes the shortest amount of time

-al

Which of the following HCPCS codes range from A4000 to A8999

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

Used for outpatient procedures; professional and technical services

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

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

Surgery

Chol/e

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

Anesthesia

Subcategories are the lowest level of code description and specificity

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

Evaluation and Management

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

It is acceptable to code from the Alphabetic Index

later/o

Medicine

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?

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

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

Code feature: 7-digit alphanumeric code

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

Radiology

Pathology & Laboratory

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

lith/o

revised codes are not highlighted in the CPT manual