#1
What is the main purpose of medical coding?
To diagnose patients
To communicate patient information
To perform surgeries
To administer medication
#2
What does CPT stand for in the context of medical coding?
Current Procedural Terminology
Clinical Practice Technology
Coding Procedure Terminology
Common Procedural Treatment
#3
What is the primary purpose of the CPT codebook?
To identify diagnosis codes
To assign procedure codes for medical services
To categorize healthcare facilities
To track patient demographics
#4
In medical coding, what does DRG stand for?
Diagnosis-Related Group
Drug Registration Group
Disease Reporting Guidelines
Direct Revenue Generation
#5
Which organization developed the ICD-10 coding system?
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
#6
In medical coding, what does HCPCS represent?
Healthcare Procedure Coding System
Hospital Care Procedure Coding System
Human Clinical Procedure Coding System
Home Care Procedure Coding System
#7
Which medical coding system is primarily used for reporting inpatient procedures and services in the United States?
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS Level II
ICD-10-PCS
#8
What is the purpose of a modifier in medical coding?
To indicate the gender of the patient
To provide additional information and clarify procedures or services
To specify the location of the healthcare facility
To identify the patient's age group
#9
Which government agency is responsible for overseeing the ICD-10-CM coding system in the United States?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
#10
What does NCCI stand for in the context of medical coding?
National Coding Compliance Initiative
Non-Covered Code Index
National Correct Coding Initiative
Non-Compensable Code Implementation
#11
Which of the following is an example of a Z code in ICD-10 coding?
Z23 - Encounter for immunization
I10 - Essential (primary) hypertension
S72.001A - Unspecified fracture of the upper end of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
C44.90 - Basal cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
#12
What is the purpose of the SNOMED CT coding system in healthcare?
To code procedures for insurance billing
To standardize clinical terminology for electronic health records
To classify drugs and medications
To track patient demographics
#13
Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the HCPCS Level II coding system?
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
#14
What is the significance of the ICD-10-CM code Z00.00?
Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Encounter for immunization
Unspecified fracture of the upper end of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
Basal cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
#15
In medical coding, what does the acronym HCC stand for?
Healthcare Coverage Code
Hospital Classification Category
Hierarchical Condition Category
Health Condition Code
#16
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-PCS coding system?
To code procedures for outpatient services
To code procedures for inpatient services
To classify drugs and medications
To track patient demographics