Medical Coding and Diagnosis Reporting Quiz

Test your understanding of medical coding with these quiz questions on code sets, procedures, modifiers, and more. Challenge yourself now!

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Which code set is used to report medical procedures and services?

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS Level II

ICD-10-PCS

What does ICD-10-CM stand for?

International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification

International Classification of Diagnoses, 10th Revision, Clinical Management

International Coding Dictionary, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification

Integrated Clinical Diagnosis, 10th Edition, Case Management

What does CPT stand for in medical coding?

Clinical Procedure Terminology

Current Procedural Terminology

Coding Procedure Techniques

Clinical Procedural Taxonomy

What does 'ICD' stand for in ICD-10-CM?

International Classification of Diagnosis

Integrated Clinical Documentation

International Classification of Diseases

Integrated Coding Dictionary

Which of the following code sets is used to report medical supplies, equipment, and services not included in CPT?

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS Level II

ICD-10-PCS

What is the primary purpose of medical coding?

To communicate diagnoses and procedures between healthcare providers

To facilitate billing and reimbursement

To monitor patient health outcomes

To manage medical equipment inventory

What is a 'DRG' in the context of medical coding?

Diagnosis Reporting Group

Diagnostic Resource Group

Diagnosis Related Group

Diagnostic Resource Guide

What is the purpose of modifiers in medical coding?

To indicate the patient's age

To indicate the patient's gender

To provide additional information or change the description of a service

To specify the patient's insurance coverage

Which organization is responsible for maintaining the ICD-10-CM code set?

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

World Health Organization (WHO)

American Medical Association (AMA)

National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

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What is the purpose of the E/M section in CPT coding?

To report surgical procedures

To report laboratory tests

To report evaluation and management services

To report diagnostic imaging procedures

#11

Which of the following is NOT a component of E/M codes?

History

Examination

Diagnosis

Medical Decision Making

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Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the use of 'unspecified' codes in medical coding?

They should be used whenever possible to ensure accuracy

They are used when there is insufficient information to assign a more specific code

They are only used for rare medical conditions

They are used to indicate experimental procedures

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What is the purpose of a medical coder's query?

To request additional documentation from the patient

To seek clarification or additional information from the healthcare provider to ensure accurate code assignment

To schedule appointments for patients

To bill insurance companies for services rendered

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What is the purpose of the ZE modifier in CPT coding?

To indicate a repeat procedure

To identify a surgical complication

To indicate a service was provided on an emergency basis

To specify an encounter involving a telemedicine service

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What is the purpose of the 'present on admission' indicator in ICD-10-CM coding?

To indicate when a diagnosis was present at the time of inpatient admission

To identify pre-existing conditions

To indicate when a diagnosis occurred during the hospital stay

To specify the type of hospital room assigned to the patient