#1
What is the primary function of CPT codes in medical coding?
Identify diseases
Describe medical procedures and services
Assign patient demographics
Track medication usage
#2
Which code set is used for reporting medical services and procedures in outpatient settings?
ICD-10-CM
HCPCS Level II
CPT
ICD-10-PCS
#3
What is the purpose of the NPI (National Provider Identifier) in healthcare?
To identify patients
To identify healthcare providers
To track medical equipment
To manage health insurance claims
#4
In medical coding, what is the purpose of the ICD-10-PCS code set?
Describe medical procedures and services
Assign patient demographics
Identify diseases
Classify inpatient hospital procedures
#5
What is the purpose of the CDT (Current Dental Terminology) code set in healthcare?
Describe medical procedures and services
Assign patient demographics
Identify diseases
Classify dental procedures and services
#6
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the ICD-10-CM code set?
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Hospital Association (AHA)
#7
What does DRG stand for in the context of medical coding?
Diagnostic Radiology Group
Durable Resource Generator
Diagnosis-Related Group
Drug Resistance Gene
#8
What is the purpose of a NCCI edit in medical coding?
Identify valid diagnosis codes
Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines
Detect and prevent improper code bundling
Facilitate communication between healthcare providers
#9
Which of the following is an example of a Z code in ICD-10-CM?
Z23 - Encounter for immunization
F32 - Major depressive disorder, single episode
M10.9 - Gout, unspecified
H25.13 - Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
#10
Which section of the CPT manual would you typically find Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes?
Surgery
Radiology
Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine
#11
In ICD-10-CM coding, what is the purpose of the seventh character in certain codes?
Identify the patient's age
Indicate the date of service
Specify the encounter type
Provide additional information about the code
#12
In medical coding, what does HCPCS stand for?
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
Hospital Coding and Payment Classification System
Highly Coded Physician Services
Human Cellular and Protein Coding System
#13
What is the purpose of modifier 25 in CPT coding?
Indicate a bilateral procedure
Identify an emergency service
Denote a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure
Specify a discontinued procedure
#14
What does the acronym PHI stand for in the context of medical coding?
Personal Health Information
Primary Healthcare Integration
Patient History Investigation
Public Health Initiative
#15
When coding for a neoplasm, which character in ICD-10-CM indicates the behavior of the neoplasm as malignant?
#16
Which organization publishes the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) manual?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
#17
What is the role of a medical coder in the revenue cycle of a healthcare facility?
Direct patient care
Financial analysis
Coding and billing accuracy
Medical research