#1
Which code set is used to report medical procedures and services?
ICD-10-CM
HCPCS Level II
CPT
DRG
#2
What does 'E&M' stand for in medical coding?
Evaluation and Management
Examination and Management
Emergency and Medical
Event and Monitoring
#3
What is the purpose of using modifiers in medical coding?
To indicate the patient's age
To specify the location of the procedure
To provide additional information or indicate special circumstances
To determine the type of anesthesia used
#4
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the CPT code set?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#5
Which of the following code sets is used for reporting diagnoses in inpatient hospital settings?
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS Level II
ICD-10-PCS
#6
What does 'HCC' stand for in the context of medical coding?
Healthcare Compliance Codes
Hierarchical Condition Categories
Hospital Coding Criteria
Healthcare Coding Certification
#7
Which of the following is NOT a component of E/M (Evaluation and Management) coding?
History
Examination
Coordination
Medical Decision Making
#8
What is the purpose of the 'NCCI' (National Correct Coding Initiative) in medical coding?
To regulate coding education programs
To prevent improper coding combinations
To certify medical coders
To standardize medical terminology
#9
What is the primary purpose of medical documentation?
To justify billing
To increase patient satisfaction
To provide evidence of medical necessity and quality of care
To comply with HIPAA regulations
#10
What is the purpose of the 'Global Surgical Package' in medical coding?
To bundle payment for pre-operative and post-operative care
To provide discounts for surgical procedures
To determine the severity of surgical procedures
To track surgical outcomes over time
#11
Which entity assigns ICD-10-CM codes for diseases and conditions in the United States?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Hospital Association (AHA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
#12
What does 'ABN' stand for in medical billing?
Advance Beneficiary Notice
Authorization for Billing Notice
Advanced Billing Notification
Authorization for Beneficiary Notice
#13
Which organization developed the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code set?
American Hospital Association (AHA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
#14
What does 'HIPAA' stand for in healthcare?
Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act
Health Information Protection and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act