#1
What is the primary purpose of medical procedure coding?
To identify and classify medical procedures for billing and statistical purposes
ExplanationClassification for billing and statistics
#2
Which code set is commonly used for medical procedure coding in the United States?
CPT
ExplanationCommon code set in the US
#3
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare documentation and coding?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ExplanationRegulatory compliance
#4
In medical coding, what does the acronym CCI stand for?
Correct Coding Initiative
ExplanationCoding guidance initiative
#5
In the context of medical coding, what is the purpose of the NDC (National Drug Code)?
To uniquely identify drugs and pharmaceuticals
ExplanationDrug identification
#6
What is the purpose of modifier codes in medical procedure coding?
To provide additional information or context to the procedure code
ExplanationOffer additional context
#7
In the context of medical documentation, what does SOAP stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
ExplanationDocumentation format
#8
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set?
American Medical Association (AMA)
ExplanationResponsible for CPT codes
#9
What is the purpose of the ICD-10-CM code set in medical coding?
To describe the patient's symptoms and complaints
ExplanationDescribes patient symptoms
#10
What role does a scribe play in medical documentation?
Recording patient encounters and medical information in real-time
ExplanationReal-time documentation
#11
What is unbundling in the context of medical coding?
Separating a single procedure into its component parts and coding each part separately
ExplanationBreaking down procedures
#12
What is a DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) in the context of medical coding?
A classification system for inpatient hospital stays based on diagnoses
ExplanationClassification for hospital stays
#13
What is the primary purpose of the Z-codes in ICD-10-CM coding?
To identify codes for preventive services
ExplanationIdentification of preventive services
#14
What does the term 'medical necessity' refer to in the context of healthcare documentation and coding?
The requirement for a specific medical procedure based on a patient's condition
ExplanationProcedure necessity based on condition
#15
What is the primary function of the AHA (American Hospital Association) Coding Clinic?
To provide guidance on coding and reporting
ExplanationCoding and reporting guidance