Safian Introduction To Cpt Test Questions & Answers Ch.21

Let’s Code It!, 1e (Safian)

Chapter 21 Introduction to CPT

1) Procedures provided by the physician are reported with what classification system?

A) CPT

B) ICD-10-CM

C) HCPCS

D) DME

2) When should a coder query the physician?

A) When there is unclear or missing information necessary to code an encounter

B) When the supporting documentation is in the progress note

C) When the chart has been updated

D) When the chart is missing

3) A physician performed a colposcopy in the medical office. Which code set would be used?

A) ICD-10-PCS

B) ICD-10-CM

C) CPT

D) HCPCS

4) A hospital emergency department is considered:

A) an ambulatory care center.

B) outpatient services.

C) inpatient services.

D) an acute care facility.

5) In the CPT book, radiology service codes range from:

A) 80047–89398.

B) 99201–99499.

C) 70010–79999.

D) 00100–01999 and 99100–99140.

6) A CPT category I code has:

A) five numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.

B) two numbers and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.

C) five characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.

D) two characters and are listed in the main text of the CPT book.

7) A plus sign next to a CPT code:

A) indicates the code can be listed as a primary procedure.

B) indicates the code cannot be reported alone.

C) distinguishes a code whose description has been changed since the last edition of CPT.

D) indicates the code has been revised or is being shown for the first time in this year's CPT book.

8) The bullet symbol next to a CPT code:

A) indicates a new code.

B) distinguishes a code whose description has been changed since the last edition of CPT.

C) identifies codes that are not permitted to be appended with modifier 52 Multiple Procedures.

D) identifies a new code, one that is in the CPT book for the first time.

9) New CPT codes go into effect each year on:

A) April 1st.

B) October 1st.

C) July 1st.

D) January 1st.

10) Anesthesia codes range from:

A) 10021-69990.

B) 99201-99499.

C) 00100-01999 and 99100-99140.

D) 90281-99199 and 99500-99607.

11) The triangle symbol next to a CPT code indicates:

A) a revised code.

B) a new code.

C) an add-on code.

D) the code is exempt from modifier 51.

12) The double sideways triangles next to a CPT code indicate:

A) a new code.

B) new or revised text.

C) product pending FDA approval.

D) telemedicine.

13) A star symbol next to a CPT code indicates:

A) a revised code.

B) a new code.

C) telemedicine.

D) an add-on code.

14) An open circle with slash symbol next to a code indicates:

A) a new code.

B) new or revised text.

C) out-of-numerical sequence code.

D) exemptions to modifier 51.

15) An arrow in a circle symbol indicates:

A) new or revised text.

B) out-of-numerical sequence code.

C) exemptions to modifier 51.

D) reference to CPT Assistant, Clinical Examples in Radiology, and CTP changes.

16) Category III codes are:

A) four numbers followed by the letter T.

B) four numbers followed by the letter F.

C) five numbers with no punctuation.

D) one number and one letter.

17) Category III codes are used for:

A) reporting emerging technology, services, and procedures.

B) reporting performance measurement.

C) indicating services altered by some specific circumstance.

D) reporting durable medical equipment.

18) An indented description or term indicates that:

A) codes have been deleted.

B) it is an add-on code.

C) it attaches to the description or term that appears at the margin of the column above.

D) this is the complete description of this code.

19) Evaluation and Management codes range from:

A) 70010–79999.

B) 80047–89398.

C) 90281–99199 and 99500–99607.

D) 99201–99499.

20) CPT stands for:

A) Current Procedural Terminology.

B) Capitation Procedures and Treatments.

C) Certified Procedures and Treatments.

D) Current Procedures and Treatments.

21) You can use a CPT code to report all of the following except:

A) anesthesia services.

B) a wheelchair.

C) an x-ray.

D) the removal of a gallbladder.

22) The CPT codes are used to report:

A) who came to see the physician for treatment.

B) why the patient came to see the physician.

C) what treatments were provided to the patient.

D) All of these

23) Steps involved in coding the procedures include all of the following except:

A) abstracting the physician's notes.

B) looking up the key terms.

C) verifying the correct code.

D) verifying the patient's insurance coverage.

24) Rosetta presents today for sclerotherapy of a fluid collection, percutaneous. In the CPT book, which term will you look up in the Alphabetic Index?

A) Percutaneous

B) Fluid

C) Collection

D) Sclerotherapy

25) Where will coders find the most accurate information for coding an encounter?

A) Physician's notes

B) Superbill

C) Patient registration form

D) Patient interview

26) Which of the following facilities is considered an outpatient facility?

A) Ambulatory surgery center

B) Same-day surgery centers

C) A physician's office

D) All of these

27) A surgical procedure may be coded from CPT codes:

A) 00100–01999.

B) 10021–69990.

C) 70010–79999.

D) 99201–99499.

28) A code for a new surgical technique may be found in:

A) 00100–01999.

B) 80047–89398.

C) 0042T–0463T.

D) 0001F–6005F.

29) A code for a chest x-ray may be found in:

A) 00100–01999.

B) 70010–79999.

C) 0016T–0170T.

D) 0001F–6005F.

30) Dr. West is an anesthesiologist. Codes for the services he provides will come from code range from:

A) 00100–01999.

B) 80047–89398.

C) 0016T–0170T.

D) 0001F–6005F.

31) A code for a complete blood count (CBC) test can be found in which range?

A) 00100–01999.

B) 80047–89398.

C) 0016T–0259T.

D) 0001F–6005F.

32) Physician services for performing an open-heart surgery would be coded from:

A) 00100–01999.

B) 10021–69990.

C) 70010–79999.

D) 99201–99499.

33) The CPT Alphabetic Index lists entries by all of the following except:

A) length of time.

B) type of procedure.

C) anatomical site.

D) abbreviation.

34) Guidelines for coding radiology procedures can be found:

A) at the back of the CPT book.

B) at the front of the CPT book.

C) at the beginning of the radiology section.

D) in a separate book.

35) An add-on code can:

A) never be used with a surgery code.

B) be listed first, before the primary procedure code.

C) report an experimental technique.

D) never be used alone.

36) A CT scan would be coded from:

A) 90281–99199.

B) 80047–89398.

C) 70010–79999.

D) 00100–01999.

37) A code for a urinalysis would be found in:

A) 00100–01999.

B) 80047–89398.

C) 0016T–0170T.

D) 0001F–6005F.

38) Frank is having a rhythm electrocardiography for evaluation of his condition. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

A) rhythm>electrocardiography>evaluation.

B) electrocardiography>rhythm>evaluation.

C) evaluation>rhythm>electrocardiography.

D) Any of these

39) Dr. Pearson inserted a catheter into Larry's eustachian tube. Look this up in the Alphabetic Index as:

A) insertion, catheter, eustachian tube.

B) eustachian tube, catheterization.

C) catheterization, eustachian tube.

D) Any of these

40) Which of the following has an indented code description?

A) 37607

B) 37609

C) 37615

D) 37616

41) Which of the following is not an indented code description?

A) 61680

B) 61682

C) 61684

D) 61690

42) The unlisted service or procedure code for a reproductive medicine laboratory procedure is ________.

A) 81009

B) 88199

C) 89398

D) 89240

43) The unlisted service or procedure code for a noninvasive vascular diagnostic study is ________.

A) 90749

B) 93998

C) 94799

D) 99199

44) There are additional guidelines and instructions throughout each section. These guidelines are referred to as ________.

A) out-of-section guidelines

B) section guidelines

C) in-section guidelines

D) medical guidelines

45) Locate the Medicine section of the CPT manual. Now locate the in-section guidelines for Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids. Report code(s) ________ only when the physician or qualified health care professional provides face-to-face counseling of the patient/family during the administration of a vaccine.

A) 90460

B) 90471-90474

C) 90461

D) 90460 and 90461

46) Category II codes are:

A) for supplemental tracking of performance measurement.

B) temporary codes.

C) modifiers and other relevant additional information.

D) eponyms, synonyms, or abbreviations.

47) Category II codes are used to:

A) track and measure performance and the quality of care provided in a health care facility.

B) identify new technological advancements.

C) identify category I codes.

D) identify new procedures.

48) Category II codes end in the letter____.

A) T

B) X

C) F

D) W

49) MIPS stands for:

A) Million Instructions Per Second.

B) Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

C) Meaningless Indicator of Processor Speed.

D) Medical & Industrial Pipeline Systems.

50) What is the fifth step in the coding process?

A) Read the case carefully.

B) Check for any relevant guidance, including reading all of the symbols and notations.

C) Determine the correct CPT procedure code or codes.

D) Double-check your work.