#1
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#2
What is the purpose of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes?
To classify diseases and health-related problems
To identify diagnostic procedures
To describe medical services and procedures provided by physicians and other health care professionals
To track patient demographics
#3
What does the abbreviation DRG stand for in the context of medical coding?
Diagnosis-Related Groups
Diagnostic Review Guidelines
Doctor's Resource Guide
Disease-Related Groups
#4
Which code set is used for reporting procedures and services performed in the hospital outpatient setting?
ICD-10-CM
ICD-10-PCS
HCPCS Level II
CPT
#5
What is the purpose of modifier codes in medical coding?
To indicate a procedure has been performed multiple times
To specify the location of a procedure
To provide additional information or clarify services or procedures performed
To identify the primary diagnosis
#6
Which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the Common Procedural Technology (CPT) codes?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#7
Which system is primarily used for hospital billing purposes in the United States?
ICD-10-CM
ICD-9-CM
HCPCS Level II
CPT
#8
What is the main difference between ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS?
ICD-10-CM is used for diagnosis coding, while ICD-10-PCS is used for procedure coding
ICD-10-CM is used for inpatient coding, while ICD-10-PCS is used for outpatient coding
ICD-10-CM is used for procedure coding, while ICD-10-PCS is used for diagnosis coding
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS are identical
#9
What is the purpose of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes?
To report inpatient procedures
To report services and procedures not included in CPT
To report outpatient procedures
To report diagnosis codes
#10
What is the name of the system used by hospitals for the purpose of reimbursement from Medicare?
DRG system
APC system
RBRVS system
PPS system
#11
What does the abbreviation MS-DRG stand for?
Medical Services-Diagnosis Related Group
Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group
Managed Services-Diagnostic Review Group
Medical Severity-Diagnostic Review Group
#12
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting?
To provide rules for using ICD-10-PCS codes
To offer guidance on the correct use of modifiers
To provide additional information on the application of ICD-10-CM codes
To outline reimbursement policies for Medicare and Medicaid
#13
Which code set is used for reporting medical services and procedures provided by physicians and other healthcare professionals in the United States?
ICD-10-CM
ICD-10-PCS
HCPCS Level II
CPT
#14
Which entity oversees the creation and maintenance of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#15
Which entity oversees the development and maintenance of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#16
What is the primary purpose of the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)?
To provide guidance on the use of modifiers in medical coding
To ensure appropriate coding methodologies are followed to prevent improper payment
To establish national coding standards for emergency medical services
To create a database of all medical coding professionals
#17
What does the abbreviation RBRVS stand for in medical coding?
Resource-Based Relative Value Scale
Revised Billing Review and Verification System
Regulatory-Based Revenue Verification System
Reimbursement-Based Relative Value System