#1
What is the primary purpose of medical coding?
To identify diseases
To bill patients
To track healthcare outcomes
To classify medical data
#2
What is the purpose of the CPT code set?
To identify diagnosis codes
To report medical procedures and services
To track patient demographics
To manage pharmaceutical data
#3
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the ICD-10-CM code set?
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
#4
What does HCPCS Level II codes primarily represent?
Surgical procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
Evaluation and management services
#5
What is the purpose of modifier codes in medical coding?
To indicate the presence of a secondary diagnosis
To identify the severity of a patient's condition
To provide additional information or clarify services rendered
To specify the location of a medical procedure
#6
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Evaluation and Management (E/M) code set?
History
Physical examination
Medical decision making
Anesthesia administration
#7
Which code set is used for reporting procedures and services performed by chiropractors?
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS Level II
ICD-10-PCS
#8
Which of the following is true about the ICD-10-CM coding system?
It is used only in the United States
It allows for greater specificity in coding than ICD-9-CM
It has fewer chapters than ICD-9-CM
It does not include external cause codes
#9
What is the purpose of the NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits?
To ensure accurate payment for Medicare claims
To identify fraudulent coding practices
To standardize coding practices across all healthcare settings
To improve coding efficiency
#10
Which of the following is an example of a Z code in ICD-10-CM?
Z12.1 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
E11.9 Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
M06.9 Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
I10 Essential (primary) hypertension
#11
Which of the following statements about ICD-10-PCS codes is true?
They are used for reporting diagnoses in inpatient settings
They include codes for surgical and medical procedures
They are maintained by the American Medical Association
They are not used for outpatient coding
#12
What is the purpose of a placeholder 'X' in ICD-10-CM coding?
To indicate a nonspecific code
To reserve space for future codes
To denote an external cause code
To specify an uncertain diagnosis
#13
Which of the following is an example of an E code in ICD-10-CM?
E11.9 Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
E849.5 Accidental poisoning by heroin
M06.9 Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
I10 Essential (primary) hypertension
#14
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-PCS 'X' placeholder character?
To indicate a nonspecific code
To reserve space for future codes
To denote an external cause code
To specify an uncertain diagnosis
#15
What is the purpose of the 'X' placeholder character in ICD-10-PCS coding?
To indicate a nonspecific code
To reserve space for future codes
To denote an external cause code
To specify an uncertain diagnosis
#16
Which of the following is an example of a CPT Category II code?
99024 Postoperative follow-up visit
99203 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient
J3490 Unclassified drugs
90653 Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated, subunit, adjuvanted, for intramuscular use