Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Modifiers Quiz
Test your knowledge on HCPCS modifiers. Learn about -LT, -76, -59, -79, and more. Quiz on coding procedures.
#1
What does the HCPCS modifier -57 indicate?
Surgical care only
Decision for surgery
Inpatient procedure only
Bilateral procedure
#2
HCPCS modifier -58 indicates:
Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period
Distinct procedural service
Repeat procedure
Bilateral procedure
#3
What does HCPCS modifier -51 indicate?
Multiple procedures on the same day
Bilateral procedure
Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period
Discontinued procedure
#4
What does HCPCS modifier -56 indicate?
Preoperative care only
Postoperative care only
Surgical care only
Decision for surgery
#5
Which HCPCS modifier indicates a distinct procedural service?
Modifier 22
Modifier 50
Modifier 26
Modifier 59
#6
When would you use HCPCS modifier -LT?
To indicate a left side procedure
To indicate a right side procedure
To indicate a bilateral procedure
To indicate a diagnostic procedure
#7
HCPCS modifier -25 is used to indicate:
A separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure
A significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on a different day
A procedure performed on both eyes
A procedure performed on different body parts
#8
What does the HCPCS modifier -59 indicate?
Distinct procedural service
Repeat procedure
Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period
Multiple procedures on the same day
#9
HCPCS modifier -52 is used to indicate:
Reduced services
Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period
Multiple procedures on the same day
Discontinued procedure
#10
HCPCS modifier -76 is used for:
Repeat Procedure or Service by the Same Physician
Repeat Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test
Repeat Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Service
Repeat Diagnostic Radiology Service
#11
Which HCPCS modifier is used to indicate a service or procedure was provided by more than one physician or other qualified healthcare professional?
Modifier 52
Modifier 55
Modifier 62
Modifier 66
#12
HCPCS modifier -33 is used to indicate:
Age-related procedural service
Preventive service
Emergency service
Immunization service
#13
When would you use HCPCS modifier -79?
Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period
Repeat procedure by a different physician
Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room
Unplanned hospital admission
#14
When is HCPCS modifier -32 used?
Service performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician
Service provided on an emergency basis
Service that requires a physician assistant
Service provided to a Medicare beneficiary
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