#1
Which organization oversees the CPT coding system?
American Medical Association (AMA)
ExplanationAMA oversees the CPT coding system.
#2
What does the acronym 'ICD' stand for in medical coding?
Internal Classification of Diseases
ExplanationICD stands for Internal Classification of Diseases.
#3
Which code set is used for reporting procedures and services performed by physicians and other healthcare providers?
CPT
ExplanationCPT is used for reporting physician services.
#4
What is the primary function of a medical billing specialist?
Communicating with insurance companies for payment
ExplanationMedical billing specialists communicate for payment.
#5
What is the purpose of the CPT Manual in medical coding?
To assign procedure codes
ExplanationCPT Manual is used to assign procedure codes.
#6
Which of the following is a benefit of electronic health records (EHRs) in medical coding?
Reduced risk of data breaches
ExplanationEHRs reduce the risk of data breaches.
#7
What is the purpose of a NPI (National Provider Identifier) in medical coding?
To identify healthcare providers
ExplanationNPI is used to identify healthcare providers.
#8
What is the primary responsibility of a medical coder?
Translating medical procedures into codes
ExplanationThe primary responsibility of a medical coder is translating procedures into codes.
#9
What is the purpose of modifiers in medical coding?
To indicate additional information that may affect payment
ExplanationModifiers indicate additional payment-affecting information.
#10
What is the purpose of HCPCS Level II codes?
To report services, supplies, and equipment not covered by CPT
ExplanationHCPCS Level II codes report non-CPT covered items.
#11
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the HCPCS Level II coding system?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
ExplanationCMS maintains the HCPCS Level II coding system.
#12
What is the purpose of a Compliance Plan in medical coding?
To prevent fraud and abuse
ExplanationA Compliance Plan in coding prevents fraud and abuse.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a credential for medical coding?
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
ExplanationCMA is not a credential for medical coding.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a type of medical coding certification offered by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)?
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
ExplanationRHIT is not a certification offered by AAPC.
#15
What is the purpose of the OIG (Office of Inspector General) in relation to medical coding?
To oversee compliance with federal healthcare laws
ExplanationOIG oversees compliance with healthcare laws.