#1
In medical coding, what does CPT stand for?
Current Procedural Terminology
Critical Procedure Transcription
Clinical Practice Testing
Common Protocol Treatment
#2
What is ICD-10 used for in medical coding?
Describing medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures
Outpatient procedures
Prescription drug coding
Radiology procedure coding
#3
What does E/M stand for in the context of CPT coding?
Evaluation and Management
Emergency Medicine
Examination and Monitoring
Equipment and Maintenance
#4
What is the role of a medical coder in the healthcare industry?
To provide direct patient care
To analyze medical records
To perform surgical procedures
To administer medication
#5
Which organization publishes the CPT code set?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
#6
What does EHR stand for in the context of healthcare?
Electronic Health Record
Emergency Hospital Registry
Effective Health Reporting
Epidemiological Health Research
#7
Which of the following is a common type of outpatient coding system?
ICD-10-PCS
CPT
DRG
HCPCS Level II
#8
Which of the following is an example of a Level II HCPCS code?
#9
What does DRG stand for in the context of medical coding?
Diagnosis-Related Group
Diagnostic Reporting Guidelines
Drug Regulation Group
Diagnosis Recognition Grid
#10
What does CCI stand for in medical coding?
Computerized Clinical Integration
Clinical Coding Initiative
Coding Compliance Indicator
Concurrent Care Index
#11
Which of the following is not a valid code set used in medical coding?
SNOMED CT
HCPCS Level I
NDC
ICD-9-CM
#12
Which of the following is true regarding ICD-10-CM coding?
It primarily focuses on procedure coding
It replaced ICD-9-CM for inpatient procedure coding
It consists of only numeric codes
It does not include external cause codes
#13
What is the purpose of using CPT modifiers?
To indicate the location of the procedure
To identify the patient's insurance provider
To provide additional information about the procedure
To determine the patient's medical history
#14
Which of the following is NOT included in the E/M documentation guidelines?
History
Chief Complaint
Physical Examination
Medication Administration
#15
Which of the following is true regarding modifier -25 in CPT coding?
It indicates a separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service
It indicates a procedure performed on both the right and left sides of the body
It indicates a service or procedure has been partially reduced or eliminated at the physician's discretion
It indicates a service that is not covered by insurance
#16
What is the purpose of the modifier -59 in CPT coding?
To indicate a repeat procedure
To indicate a distinct procedural service
To indicate a bilateral procedure
To indicate a preventative service
#17
What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-PCS?
To code medical diagnoses
To code procedures performed in inpatient hospital settings
To code outpatient services
To code healthcare provider services
#18
Which of the following is an example of a Level III HCPCS code?
#19
What is the purpose of the CCI (Correct Coding Initiative) edits?
To identify inaccurate medical codes
To prevent improper payment
To automate medical coding processes
To provide coding guidelines