#1
In medical coding, what does CPT stand for?
Current Procedural Technology
Current Patient Terminology
Clinical Procedure Terminology
Critical Patient Treatment
#2
Which of the following is not a key component of Evaluation and Management (E&M) services?
History
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Medical Decision Making
#3
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM code set?
To document surgical procedures
To identify diagnosis and medical conditions
To classify laboratory tests
To describe patient demographics
#4
Which E&M code level represents an established patient visit with straightforward medical decision making?
#5
What is the purpose of the medical billing process?
To diagnose patients
To document patient history
To request pre-authorization for procedures
To generate claims for reimbursement
#6
What is the purpose of the SOAP note in medical documentation?
To document subjective information
To outline the patient's medication history
To describe the patient's vital signs
To structure progress notes in a patient's chart
#7
What is the primary purpose of medical coding?
To bill insurance companies
To document patient history
To prescribe medications
To diagnose illnesses
#8
Which E&M code level represents a new patient visit with a detailed history, examination, and medical decision making of high complexity?
#9
Which organization publishes the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
#10
Which of the following E&M components is NOT used to determine the level of service for an established patient visit?
History
Examination
Medical Decision Making
Counseling
#11
What does the acronym HCPCS stand for in medical coding?
Healthcare Coding and Procedure System
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
Hospital Charge Procedure Code System
Healthcare CPT Coding System
#12
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ROS (Review of Systems) in an Evaluation and Management (E&M) service?
PFSH (Past Family Social History)
HPI (History of Present Illness)
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
ROS (Review of Systems)
#13
What is the purpose of modifier 25 in medical coding?
To indicate multiple procedures
To indicate a significant, separately identifiable E&M service
To denote a bilateral procedure
To indicate a reduced service
#14
Which of the following best describes modifier 59 in medical coding?
To indicate a distinct procedural service
To indicate multiple procedures performed on the same day
To indicate a surgical procedure
To indicate a procedure performed bilaterally
#15
Which of the following best describes modifier 33 in medical coding?
To indicate preventive services
To indicate anesthesia services
To indicate a surgical procedure
To indicate a repeated procedure