#1
Which of the following code sets is used to report procedures performed on the musculoskeletal system in medical coding?
CPT codes
ICD-10-CM codes
HCPCS Level II codes
DRG codes
#2
What is the purpose of using modifiers in medical coding?
To indicate a service or procedure that has been altered by specific circumstances
To identify the primary diagnosis
To report secondary diagnoses
To specify the location of the procedure
#3
In medical coding, what does 'ICD' stand for?
International Classification of Diseases
Inpatient Coding Documentation
Institutional Classification of Disorders
Internal Classification of Diagnostics
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of the CPT coding system?
Category II codes
Category III codes
Category IV codes
Category I codes
#5
Which organization is responsible for maintaining and updating the ICD coding system?
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#6
What is the main purpose of the CPT coding system?
To classify diseases and health-related problems
To document patient demographics
To identify medical procedures and services
To determine patient eligibility for insurance coverage
#7
Which of the following is NOT a type of surgical approach in medical procedures?
Endoscopic
Open
Minimally invasive
Radiographic
#8
What does the CPT code range 10000-19999 primarily represent?
Evaluation and Management services
Anesthesia procedures
Surgical procedures
Radiology services
#9
What does 'HCPCS' stand for in medical coding?
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
Hospital Coding Protocol and Services
Healthcare Coordination and Procedure Coding Standards
Hospital and Clinic Procedure Coding System
#10
Which of the following code sets is used to report diagnosis codes in medical coding?
CPT codes
ICD-10-CM codes
HCPCS Level II codes
DRG codes
#11
Which of the following is NOT a type of CPT code modifier?
Modifier 25
Modifier 59
Modifier 999
Modifier 76
#12
What does 'E&M' stand for in medical coding?
Evaluation and Management
Emergency and Medicine
Examination and Modification
Enhancement and Monitoring
#13
What is the main function of ICD-10-PCS codes?
To report diagnoses in outpatient settings
To identify surgical procedures performed in inpatient settings
To classify medical services and procedures for billing purposes
To code medical services for insurance reimbursement
#14
What is the primary purpose of the DRG system in healthcare?
To classify patients based on their age and gender
To allocate resources within a healthcare facility
To determine the severity of illnesses
To classify hospital cases into groups for the purposes of payment
#15
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM coding system?
To code procedures performed during surgery
To identify diagnostic information for patient encounters in all healthcare settings
To categorize durable medical equipment
To track patient medications
#16
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the HCPCS Level II coding system?
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#17
What is the purpose of using Z codes in ICD-10-CM coding?
To code symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions
To identify factors influencing health status and contact with health services
To classify external causes of injury or poisoning
To code sequelae of injuries, poisonings, and other external causes