#1
Which code set is used to report medical procedures and services?
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS Level II
SNOMED-CT
#2
What does the acronym 'ICD' stand for in medical coding?
International Classification of Diseases
Invasive Cardiology Database
Internal Control Documentation
Integrated Care Diagnosis
#3
What is the purpose of the CPT Appendix?
To list medical abbreviations and acronyms
To provide additional information related to coding guidelines and conventions
To offer sample operative reports
To classify patient demographics
#4
What does 'HPI' stand for in medical documentation?
High Performance Indicator
History of Present Illness
Hospital Procedure Inquiry
Healthcare Provider Information
#5
What is the purpose of the CPT index?
To provide a listing of all CPT codes
To cross-reference procedures and services to their corresponding codes
To offer a glossary of medical terms
To organize codes based on body systems
#6
Which of the following is NOT a main section in the CPT manual?
Evaluation and Management
Surgery
Pathology and Laboratory
Radiology and Imaging
#7
What is the purpose of modifiers in medical coding?
To identify additional procedures performed
To indicate that a service or procedure has been altered in some way
To categorize diagnoses
To specify the number of times a procedure was performed
#8
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM coding system?
To report procedures and services
To identify medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures
To categorize drugs and pharmaceuticals
To classify laboratory tests
#9
Which of the following is an example of a Level II HCPCS code?
#10
Which of the following is NOT true about E/M codes in the CPT manual?
They are used to report services provided by physicians and nonphysician practitioners
They include codes for office visits, hospital visits, and consultations
They stand for 'Evaluation and Management' codes
They are used exclusively for reporting surgical procedures
#11
Which of the following is NOT a main section in the ICD-10-CM manual?
Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified
Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services
Surgical Procedures and Interventions
#12
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the CPT coding system?
American Hospital Association (AHA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
#13
What does the acronym 'DRG' stand for in the context of medical coding?
Diagnosis and Resource Groups
Drug Reimbursement Guidelines
Diagnostic Revenue Generation
Durable Resources Guide
#14
What is the purpose of the 'Category II' codes in the CPT manual?
To identify performance measures
To classify diagnostic tests
To specify additional procedures performed
To denote add-on codes
#15
Which of the following statements is true about 'unbundling' in medical coding?
It involves combining multiple services into a single code
It occurs when multiple procedure codes are billed separately when they should be billed together as a single code
It refers to the process of assigning a higher level of service than what is actually warranted
It is a term used to describe the use of modifiers
#16
Which organization develops the ICD-10-PCS coding system?
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
American Hospital Association (AHA)
#17
What is the primary purpose of 'LCD' in medical coding?
To provide a list of covered procedures and services
To describe the indications for specific procedures
To define the appropriate use of medical equipment
To categorize diagnoses based on severity