Ch 8/9: Content Review Flashcards

Intro to CPT, Intro to HCPCS

1
Q

An unlisted procedure code:

A

?? A code for procedures that are experimental, newly approved, or seldom used

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2
Q

Which punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates a range of codes is available?

A

Hyphen

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3
Q

Appendix C of the CPT manual contains examples of _____ codes.

A

Clinical examples of E/M codes

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4
Q

Using the Surgery guidelines, match the unlisted surgery procedure codes to the correct code description.

  • 33999
  • 64999
  • 69949
  • 67999
A
  • Cardiac
  • Nervous System
  • Inner Ear
  • Eyelid
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5
Q

In which CPT appendix would all modifiers be found?

A

Appendix A

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6
Q

There codes are Category l procedure codes that are considered unusual, experimental, or new and do not have a specific code to be assigned.

A

Unlisted Procedure Codes

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7
Q

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the CPT coding system?

A

????

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8
Q

Where is specific coding information about each section located?

A

Guidelines

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9
Q

Who requires a special report with the use of unlisted codes?

A

Third-party Payer

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10
Q

A code that has all of the words that describe the code that follows is what type of code?

A

Stand alone

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11
Q

Match the codes to the correct section in which they are used.

  • 00144
  • 78999
  • 81099
  • 95199
A
  • Anesthesia
  • Radiology
  • Pathology/Laboratory
  • Medicine
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12
Q

T/F: According to the Surgery guidelines, surgical destruction may be considered part of a surgical procedure.

A

True

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13
Q

Level ll codes are not used in which setting?

A

Inpatient

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14
Q

The universal health insurance paper form for submission of outpatient services is the:

A

CMS-1500

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15
Q

A modifier:

A

Provides additional information to the third-party payer

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16
Q

T/F: If a coder is unable to locate a code that describes the exact service provided, it is acceptable to use a code that approximates the service provided.

A

False

17
Q

CPT stands for:

A

Current Procedural Terminology

18
Q

The correct order from the largest to smallest division of the CPT manual is _____.

  • Category
  • Subsection
  • Section
  • Subheading
A
  • Section
  • Subsection
  • Subheading
  • Category
19
Q

Which code is an example of an add-on code?

A

15201

20
Q

The range of codes 10021-69990 would be found in this section of the CPT manual.

A

Surgery

21
Q

In which CPT appendix would additions, deletions, and revisions be found?

A

Appendix B

22
Q

A list of the unlisted procedures for use in a specific section of the CPT manual is contained in:

A

Guidelines

23
Q

Which punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates two codes are available?

A

Comma

24
Q

Match the term to the correct symbol.

  • Revised Text
  • Revised Code
  • New Code
  • Add-on code
  • Modifier -51 exempt
A
  • > <
  • Triangle
  • Bullet
  • +
  • Circle with slash
25
Q

The words that follow a code number in the CPT manual are called:

A

Procedure/service descriptor

26
Q

How many main sections are in the CPT manual?

A

6

27
Q

Category l CPT codes have _____ digits?

A

5

28
Q

Procedures that are experimental, newly approved, or seldom used are reported with what type of code?

A

Unlisted/Category lll

29
Q

Who publishes CPT?

A

AMA

30
Q

Which of the following would be used to code drugs?

A

J codes

31
Q

Using the index of your CPT manual, locate the following terms and match the terms with the correct “See” note.

  • VLDL
  • UFR
  • Steger Test
A
  • See Lipoprotein, Blood
  • See Uroflowmetry
  • See Audiologic Function Test
32
Q

Which of the following represents three of the six elements that a special report must contain?

A
  • Description
  • Manufacturer Name
  • Brand/generic name, dose and NDC number (drugs)
  • Product name and number
  • Price
  • Explanation of patient need
33
Q

What is the definition of an add-on code?

A

Identifies a code that is never used alone

34
Q

How often are Category lll codes released?

A

5 years

35
Q

Which term reflects the technologic advances made in medicine that are incorporated into the CPT manual?

A

Revisions