Question 1

New patient office visit, expanded problem-focused history and examination, straightforward decision making

Accepted Answer

A)   99201
B)   99202
C)   99203
D)   99204

Question 2

Revised codes are not highlighted in the CPT manual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) __________ patient has seen the physician within the past 3 years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ patient has seen the physician...

Question 4

Physical status modifier P4 is assigned to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient with severe systemic disease
B)   Patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
C)   Moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the procedure
D)   Declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes

Question 5

One time unit in anesthesia coding typically equals which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 minute
B)   10 minutes
C)   15 minutes
D)   20 minutes

Question 6

Suture of a recent wound on the eyelid

Accepted Answer

A)   67938
B)   67930
C)   67950
D)   67961

Question 7

Downcoding and upcoding are illegal practices, and medical assistants can be prosecuted for either practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Anesthesia section
B)   Surgery section
C)   Radiology section
D)   Pathology section
E)   Medicine section

Question 9

Psychoanalysis

Accepted Answer

A)   90845
B)   90846
C)   90847
D)   90849

Question 10

New patient office visit, problem-focused history and examination, straightforward decision making

Accepted Answer

A)   99201
B)   99202
C)   99203
D)   99204

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Without manipulation and/or traction
B)   With manipulation and/or traction
C)   Fixation device placed across fracture site
D)   Both A and B
E)   All of the above

Question 12

Established patient office visit, problem-focused history and examination, straightforward decision making

Accepted Answer

A)   99211
B)   99212
C)   99213
D)   99214

Question 13

Pelvimetry, with or without placental localization

Accepted Answer

A)   74710
B)   74740
C)   74742
D)   74775

Question 14

Cyanide

Accepted Answer

A)   82595
B)   82600
C)   82615
D)   82530

Question 15

Special symbols used to provide additional information about certain codes are called __________; seven are used in CPT-4 coding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Special symbols used to provide additional information...

Question 16

Some physicians must __________ patient care among several different providers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some physicians must __________ patient care among...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Encounter form
B)   Progress notes
C)   Pathology report
D)   Radiology report
E)   All of the above

Question 18

Urinalysis

Accepted Answer

A)   81000
B)   81005
C)   82000
D)   81001

Question 19

New patient office visit, comprehensive history and examination, high-complexity decision making

Accepted Answer

A)   99202
B)   99203
C)   99204
D)   99205

Question 20

Subsequent nursing facility care, comprehensive interval history and examination, high-complexity medical decisions

Accepted Answer

A)   99310
B)   99309
C)   99308
D)   99307

Exam 13: Basics of Procedural Coding

Revised codes are not highlighted in the CPT manual.

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One time unit in anesthesia coding typically equals which of the following?

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Cyanide

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

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Urinalysis

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Some physicians must __________ patient care among several different providers.

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Suture of a recent wound on the eyelid

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Subsequent nursing facility care, comprehensive interval history and examination, high-complexity medical decisions

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A(n) __________ patient has seen the physician within the past 3 years.

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New patient office visit, comprehensive history and examination, high-complexity decision making

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Special symbols used to provide additional information about certain codes are called __________; seven are used in CPT-4 coding.

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

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Downcoding and upcoding are illegal practices, and medical assistants can be prosecuted for either practice.

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

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New patient office visit, problem-focused history and examination, straightforward decision making

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Established patient office visit, problem-focused history and examination, straightforward decision making

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New patient office visit, expanded problem-focused history and examination, straightforward decision making

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Physical status modifier P4 is assigned to which of the following?

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Psychoanalysis

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Pelvimetry, with or without placental localization

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