Deck 20: Introduction to CPT

Question 1

In the CPT book, radiology service codes range from:

A) 80047-89398.
B) 99201-99499.
C) 70010-79999.
D) 00100-01999 and 99100-99140.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Evaluation and Management codes range from:

A) 70010-79999.
B) 80047-89398.
C) 90281-99199 and 99500-99607.
D) 99201-99499.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

An indented description or term indicates that:

A) codes have been deleted.
B) it is an add-on code.
C) it attaches to the description or term that appears at the margin of the column above.
D) this is the complete description of this code.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A CPT category I code has:

A) five numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.
B) two numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.
C) five characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.
D) two characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.

Question 5

A physician performed a colposcopy in the medical office. Which code set would be used?

A) ICD-10-PCS
B) ICD-10-CM
C) CPT
D) HCPCS

Question 6

The bullet symbol next to a CPT code:

A) indicates a new code.
B) distinguishes a code whose description has been changed since the last edition of CPT.
C) identifies codes that are not permitted to be appended with modifier 52 Multiple Procedures.
D) identifies a new code, one that is in the CPT book for the first time.

Question 7

A plus sign next to a CPT code:

A) indicates the code can be listed as a primary procedure.
B) indicates the code cannot be reported alone.
C) distinguishes a code whose description has been changed since the last edition of CPT.
D) indicates the code has been revised or is being shown for the first time in this year's CPT book.

Question 8

An open circle with slash symbol next to a code indicates:

A) a new code.
B) new or revised text.
C) out-of-numerical sequence code.
D) exemptions to modifier 51.

Question 9

Category III codes are used for:

A) reporting emerging technology, services, and procedures.
B) reporting performance measurement.
C) indicating services altered by some specific circumstance.
D) reporting durable medical equipment.

Question 10

Category III codes are:

A) four numbers followed by the letter T.
B) four numbers followed by the letter F.
C) five numbers with no punctuation.
D) one number and one letter.

Question 11

When should a coder query the physician?

A) When there is unclear or missing information necessary to code an encounter
B) When the supporting documentation is in the progress note
C) When the chart has been updated
D) When the chart is missing

Question 12

A star symbol next to a CPT code indicates:

A) a revised code.
B) a new code.
C) telemedicine.
D) an add-on code.

Question 13

An arrow in a circle symbol indicates:

A) new or revised text.
B) out-of-numerical sequence code.
C) exemptions to modifier 51.
D) reference to CPT Assistant, Clinical Examples in Radiology, and CTP changes.

Question 14

The triangle symbol next to a CPT code indicates:

A) a revised code.
B) a new code.
C) an add-on code.
D) the code is exempt from modifier 51.

Question 15

Anesthesia codes range from:

A) 10021-69990.
B) 99201-99499.
C) 00100-01999 and 99100-99140.
D) 90281-99199 and 99500-99607.

Question 16

The double sideways triangles next to a CPT code indicate:

A) a new code.
B) new or revised text.
C) product pending FDA approval.
D) telemedicine.

Question 17

Procedures provided by the physician are reported with what classification system?

A) CPT
B) ICD-10-CM
C) HCPCS
D) DME

Question 18

A hospital emergency department is considered:

A) an ambulatory care center.
B) outpatient services.
C) inpatient services.
D) an acute care facility.

Question 19

CPT stands for:

A) Current Procedural Terminology.
B) Capitation Procedures and Treatments.
C) Certified Procedures and Treatments.
D) Current Procedures and Treatments.

Question 20

New CPT codes go into effect each year on:

A) April 1st.
B) October 1st.
C) July 1st.
D) January 1st.

Question 21

Which of the following has an indented code description?

A) 37607
B) 37609
C) 37615
D) 37616

Question 22

The CPT codes are used to report:

A) who came to see the physician for treatment.
B) why the patient came to see the physician.
C) what treatments were provided to the patient.
D) All of these

Question 23

Physician services for performing an open-heart surgery would be coded from:

A) 00100-01999.
B) 10021-69990.
C) 70010-79999.
D) 99201-99499.

Question 24

A code for a new surgical technique may be found in:

A) 00100-01999.
B) 80047-89398.
C) 0042T-0463T.
D) 0001F-6005F.

Question 25

Guidelines for coding radiology procedures can be found:

A) at the back of the CPT book.
B) at the front of the CPT book.
C) at the beginning of the radiology section.
D) in a separate book.

Question 26

A code for a urinalysis would be found in:

A) 00100-01999.
B) 80047-89398.
C) 0016T-0170T.
D) 0001F-6005F.

Question 27

Dr. West is an anesthesiologist. Codes for the services he provides will come from code range from:

A) 00100-01999.
B) 80047-89398.
C) 0016T-0170T.
D) 0001F-6005F.

Question 28

A surgical procedure may be coded from CPT codes:

A) 00100-01999.
B) 10021-69990.
C) 70010-79999.
D) 99201-99499.

Question 29

A CT scan would be coded from:

A) 90281-99199.
B) 80047-89398.
C) 70010-79999.
D) 00100-01999.

Question 30

An add-on code can:

A) never be used with a surgery code.
B) be listed first, before the primary procedure code.
C) report an experimental technique.
D) never be used alone.

Question 31

Rosetta presents today for sclerotherapy of a fluid collection, percutaneous. In the CPT book, which term will you look up in the Alphabetic Index?

A) Percutaneous
B) Fluid
C) Collection
D) Sclerotherapy

Question 32

Which of the following facilities is considered an outpatient facility?

A) Ambulatory surgery center
B) Same-day surgery centers
C) A physician's office
D) All of these

Question 33

Dr. Pearson inserted a catheter into Larry's eustachian tube. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

A) insertion, catheter, eustachian tube.
B) eustachian tube, catheterization.
C) catheterization, eustachian tube.
D) Any of these

Question 34

Frank is having a rhythm electrocardiography for evaluation of his condition. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

A) rhythm>electrocardiography>evaluation.
B) electrocardiography>rhythm>evaluation.
C) evaluation>rhythm>electrocardiography.
D) Any of these

Question 35

The CPT Alphabetic Index lists entries by all of the following except:

A) length of time.
B) type of procedure.
C) anatomical site.
D) abbreviation.

Question 36

You can use a CPT code to report all of the following except:

A) anesthesia services.
B) a wheelchair.
C) an x-ray.
D) the removal of a gallbladder.

Question 37

A code for a complete blood count (CBC) test can be found in which range?

A) 00100-01999.
B) 80047-89398.
C) 0016T-0259T.
D) 0001F-6005F.

Question 38

Steps involved in coding the procedures include all of the following except:

A) abstracting the physician's notes.
B) looking up the key terms.
C) verifying the correct code.
D) verifying the patient's insurance coverage.

Question 39

A code for a chest x-ray may be found in:

A) 00100-01999.
B) 70010-79999.
C) 0016T-0170T.
D) 0001F-6005F.

Question 40

Where will coders find the most accurate information for coding an encounter?

A) Physician's notes
B) Superbill
C) Patient registration form
D) Patient interview

Question 41

What is the fifth step in the coding process?

A) Read the case carefully.
B) Check for any relevant guidance, including reading all of the symbols and notations.
C) Determine the correct CPT procedure code or codes.
D) Double-check your work.

Question 42

Locate the Medicine section of the CPT manual. Now locate the in-section guidelines for Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids. Report code(s) ________ only when the physician or qualified health care professional provides face-to-face counseling of the patient/family during the administration of a vaccine.

A) 90460
B) 90471-90474
C) 90461
D) 90460 and 90461

Question 43

The unlisted service or procedure code for a noninvasive vascular diagnostic study is ________.

A) 90749
B) 93998
C) 94799
D) 99199

Question 44

Category II codes are used to:

A) track and measure performance and the quality of care provided in a health care facility.
B) identify new technological advancements.
C) identify category I codes.
D) identify new procedures.

Question 45

There are additional guidelines and instructions throughout each section. These guidelines are referred to as ________.

A) out-of-section guidelines
B) section guidelines
C) in-section guidelines
D) medical guidelines

Question 46

Category II codes are:

A) for supplemental tracking of performance measurement.
B) temporary codes.
C) modifiers and other relevant additional information.
D) eponyms, synonyms, or abbreviations.

Question 47

MIPS stands for:

A) Million Instructions Per Second.
B) Merit-based Incentive Payment System.
C) Meaningless Indicator of Processor Speed.
D) Medical & Industrial Pipeline Systems.

Question 48

Category II codes end in the letter____.

A) T
B) X
C) F
D) W

Question 49

Which of the following is not an indented code description?

A) 61680
B) 61682
C) 61684
D) 61690

Question 50

The unlisted service or procedure code for a reproductive medicine laboratory procedure is ________.

A) 81009
B) 88199
C) 89398
D) 89240