Question 1

If only one code for a procedure or service occurs in the index, the user should:
A)assign the code.
B)look under a related procedure for more information.
C)refer to the patient chart for more information.
D)verify the code in the main text of the CPT book.

Accepted Answer

verify the code in the main text of the CPT book.

Question 2

The modifier used to report a bilateral procedure is:
A)-22.
B)-47.
C)-50.
D)-53.

Accepted Answer

-50.

Question 3

A special report detailing increased time and difficulty should be submitted with a claim when modifier ____ is used.
A)-22
B)-25
C)-63
D)-79

Accepted Answer

-22

Question 4

Codes used to report services provided on a given day are ranked in order of:
A)lowest to highest code number.
B)highest to lowest code number.
C)lowest to highest reimbursement rate.
D)highest to lowest reimbursement rate.

Accepted Answer

highest to lowest reimbursement rate.

Question 5

When a physician performs a surgical procedure but does NOT provide the preoperative and/or postoperative management, the coder should use modifier:
A)-54.
B)-55.
C)-56.
D)-58.

Accepted Answer

-54.

Question 6

The modifier used to report a procedure that was started and then discontinued is:
A)-52.
B)-53.
C)-73.
D)-74.

Accepted Answer

-53.

Question 7

Examples of procedures or services include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)abdominal distention.
B)arthroscopy.
C)osteopathic manipulation.
D)evaluation and management.

Accepted Answer

abdominal distention.

Question 8

The classes of main entries found in the CPT^® index include all of the following EXCEPT: A)organ, or other anatomic site. B)chief complaint. C)procedure or service. D)synonyms, eponyms, and abbreviations.

Accepted Answer

chief complaint.

Question 9

All services or procedures coded must be:
A)performed by the provider who is billing for the charge.
B)documented in the patient's medical record.
C)covered under the patient's insurance.
D)unbundled.

Accepted Answer

performed by the provider who is billing for the charge., documented in the patient's medical record.

Question 10

If two codes apply to an entry in the CPT index, the codes are separated by a:
A)hyphen.
B)comma.
C)colon.
D)semicolon.

Accepted Answer

comma.

Question 11

The usual services of an anesthesiologist include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)anesthesia performed by the surgeon.
B)routine preoperative visits to evaluate the patient for planned anesthesia.
C)monitoring the patient's postsurgery recovery from anesthesia.
D)administration of fluids and/or blood during the period of anesthesia care.

Accepted Answer

anesthesia performed by the surgeon.

Question 12

In the CPT index, all topics referring to CPT code sections or chapter headings are shown in:
A)bold uppercase and lowercase letters.
B)bold uppercase letters.
C)all uppercase letters, not bold.
D)all lowercase letters, not bold.

Accepted Answer

bold uppercase letters.

Question 13

The Anesthesia section of the code book can be found directly before the:
A)Evaluation and Management section.
B)Surgery section.
C)Radiology section.
D)Medicine section.

Accepted Answer

Surgery section.

Question 14

The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:
A)increased reimbursement.
B)claim-processing delays.
C)denials of claims.
D)reduced reimbursement.

Accepted Answer

increased reimbursement.

Question 15

A bundled code refers to a:
A)group of unrelated procedures done on the same day.
B)group of procedures pertaining to the same diagnosis.
C)group of related procedures covered by a single code.
D)code used with modifier -99.

Accepted Answer

group of related procedures covered by a single code.

Question 16

Within an indented series of codes, the first left-justified code is the:
A)main term.
B)parent code.
C)official code.
D)subterm.

Accepted Answer

parent code.

Question 17

When two or more modifiers are necessary to completely define a service, the medical office assistant should:
A)list each modifier on the same line as the CPT code, separated by commas.
B)repeat the CPT code and append each modifier as many times as necessary.
C)attach a special report instead of using the modifiers.
D)append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service.

Accepted Answer

append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service.

Question 18

Anesthesia is reimbursed according to the:
A)type of drug administered.
B)type of surgery or procedure being performed.
C)time under anesthesia.
D)experience of the anesthesiologist.

Accepted Answer

time under anesthesia.

Question 19

Modifier -47 is used to report:
A)multiple procedures that involve anesthesia.
B)use of local anesthesia.
C)anesthesia administered by a surgeon.
D)procedure performed by a surgical assistant.

Accepted Answer

anesthesia administered by a surgeon.

Question 20

Modifier -51 can be used to report which of the following situations?
A)Multiple, related operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider
B)A combination of medical and operative procedures performed at the same session by the same provider
C)Multiple medical procedures performed at the same session by the same provider
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Quiz 8: Coding Procedures and Services

If only one code for a procedure or service occurs in the index, the user should:

The modifier used to report a bilateral procedure is:

A special report detailing increased time and difficulty should be submitted with a claim when modifier ____ is used.

Codes used to report services provided on a given day are ranked in order of:

When a physician performs a surgical procedure but does NOT provide the preoperative and/or postoperative management, the coder should use modifier:

The modifier used to report a procedure that was started and then discontinued is:

Examples of procedures or services include all of the following EXCEPT:

The classes of main entries found in the CPT® index include all of the following EXCEPT:

All services or procedures coded must be:

If two codes apply to an entry in the CPT index, the codes are separated by a:

The usual services of an anesthesiologist include all of the following EXCEPT:

In the CPT index, all topics referring to CPT code sections or chapter headings are shown in:

The Anesthesia section of the code book can be found directly before the:

The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:

A bundled code refers to a:

Within an indented series of codes, the first left-justified code is the:

When two or more modifiers are necessary to completely define a service, the medical office assistant should:

Anesthesia is reimbursed according to the:

Modifier -47 is used to report:

Modifier -51 can be used to report which of the following situations?

The classes of main entries found in the CPT^® index include all of the following EXCEPT: