#1
What does the acronym CPT stand for in the context of medical coding?
Common Procedure Test
Current Procedural Terminology
Clinical Practice Tool
Coding Process Technology
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of E/M (Evaluation and Management) coding?
History
Modifier
Examination
Medical Decision Making
#3
Which organization publishes the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code set?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
#4
Which of the following statements about E/M (Evaluation and Management) coding is true?
It focuses solely on surgical procedures.
It includes components like History, Examination, and Medical Decision Making.
It is used exclusively in dental coding.
It is unrelated to healthcare billing.
#5
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification) coding system?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
#6
In medical coding, what does the acronym HCPCS represent?
Healthcare Procedure Code System
Highly Coded Procedures and Categories System
Human Clinical Procedure Coding Standard
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
#7
What is the primary purpose of modifier codes in medical coding?
To indicate the urgency of a procedure
To provide additional information or specify circumstances that may affect the code assignment
To determine the patient's insurance coverage
To identify the performing physician
#8
Which of the following code sets is used for reporting services provided by nonphysician practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants?
CPT
HCPCS Level II
ICD-10-PCS
NDC (National Drug Code)
#9
In medical coding, what does the acronym RVU stand for?
Relative Value Unit
Resource Validation Update
Revenue Verification Unit
Risk Adjustment Value
#10
What is the purpose of the CDT (Current Dental Terminology) code set in medical coding?
Coding for Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
Coding for Dental Procedures and Services
Coding for Surgical Procedures
Coding for Laboratory Tests
#11
Which of the following code sets is used for reporting diagnoses on outpatient hospital claims in the United States?
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS Level II
DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) codes
#12
What is the purpose of the NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits in medical coding?
To ensure accurate code assignment for surgical procedures
To prevent improper code bundling and unbundling
To standardize coding for laboratory tests
To regulate E/M code assignment
#13
What is the purpose of the NDC (National Drug Code) in medical coding?
To identify the manufacturer of a drug
To report services provided by nonphysician practitioners
To classify surgical procedures
To uniquely identify drugs for billing purposes
#14
What is the purpose of the Place of Service (POS) code in medical coding?
To identify the location where a procedure was performed
To indicate the urgency of a procedure
To specify the patient's insurance coverage
To identify the performing physician