#1
What is the primary purpose of medical procedure coding?
To schedule appointments
To document patient history
To identify and classify medical procedures for billing and statistical purposes
To prescribe medications
#2
Which code set is commonly used for medical procedure coding in the United States?
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS Level II
SNOMED CT
#3
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare documentation and coding?
Healthcare Information and Procedure Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Hospital Information Processing and Authorization Act
Human Intervention for Patient Access Act
#4
In medical coding, what does the acronym CCI stand for?
Coding Compliance Initiative
Clinical Coding Index
Clinical Classification of Illness
Correct Coding Initiative
#5
In the context of medical coding, what is the purpose of the NDC (National Drug Code)?
To identify healthcare facilities
To code surgical procedures
To uniquely identify drugs and pharmaceuticals
To classify diseases
#6
What is the purpose of modifier codes in medical procedure coding?
To indicate the location of the procedure
To specify the severity of the patient's condition
To provide additional information or context to the procedure code
To identify the treating physician
#7
In the context of medical documentation, what does SOAP stand for?
Simple Object Access Protocol
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Systematic Observation and Analysis Protocol
Sequential Order of Analytical Procedures
#8
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#9
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM code set in medical coding?
To identify and classify medical procedures
To describe the patient's symptoms and complaints
To code healthcare services and procedures
To track the patient's vital signs
#10
What role does a scribe play in medical documentation?
Prescribing medications to patients
Assisting physicians in coding procedures
Recording patient encounters and medical information in real-time
Conducting medical research
#11
What is unbundling in the context of medical coding?
Combining multiple procedure codes into one
Separating a single procedure into its component parts and coding each part separately
Assigning a higher-level code than necessary
Coding a procedure without proper documentation
#12
What is a DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) in the context of medical coding?
A specific type of medical procedure code
A classification system for inpatient hospital stays based on diagnoses
A modifier used to indicate severity
A code used for outpatient services
#13
What is the primary purpose of the Z-codes in ICD-10-CM coding?
To indicate a patient's gender
To identify codes for preventive services
To classify surgical procedures
To specify the location of a procedure
#14
What does the term 'medical necessity' refer to in the context of healthcare documentation and coding?
The need for emergency medical care
The requirement for a specific medical procedure based on a patient's condition
The availability of medical resources
The legality of a medical procedure
#15
What is the primary function of the AHA (American Hospital Association) Coding Clinic?
To provide training for medical coders
To offer healthcare services
To provide guidance on coding and reporting
To regulate medical billing practices