CPT Quiz I
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Identifies a code that is used in combination with a primary procedure | add-on code |
| Name of the universal health insurance form used for submission of outpatient services to insurance carriers? | CMS-1500 |
| What does the bullet symbol next to the code indicate? | A new code |
| The CPT codes sets are maintained by? | AMA |
| What does AMA stand for? | American Medical Association |
| CPT stands for? | Current Procedural Terminology |
| Specific coding information about each section is located? | in the Guidelines |
| In which CPT appendix would you find all the modifiers listed? | Appendix A |
| What does Appendix B in the CPT manual contain? | Additions, revisions, and deletions of modifiers |
| How many categories of the CPT manual are there? | Three |
| Which category do the main codes of the CPT manual belong to? | Category I |
| The triangle located in front of a CPT code indicates: | A revised code |
| Temporary codes for new and emerging technologies, procedures, and services can be found here: | Category III |
| A code that contains the full procedural or service description is known as: | Stand alone code |
| The purpose of a modifier is: | to provide additional information to the third-party payer |
| Modifiers are used to indicate this type of information: | Bilateral and mutliple procedures and services greater than usually required. |
| When a second surgeon provides assistance to the primary surgeon, the modifer used to report this would be: | modifier -80, Assistant Surgeon |
| What does modifier 23 report? | Unusual Anesthesia |
| 90 Days for major surgery, 10 days for minor surgery is the : | Global period |
| Three services provided in the surgical package are: | Postoperative and Preoperative Care and the procedure |
| True or False: An unlisted code can be reported if a Category III code is available | FALSE |
| Who requires a special report with the use of unlisted codes? | Third party payers |
| True or False: Reporting of Diagnoses is one reason for the CPT coding system? | FALSE |
| Which of the following is NOT a reason for the CPT coding system? A: Reporting of diagnoses B: Comparative analysis C: Data for research D: Improved communication | A - reporting of diagnoses |
| Which manual is used to report diagnoses? | ICD-9-CM |
| Which manual is used to report procedures and services? | CPT Manual |
| Which of the following coding manuals is used to report diagnoses? A: HCPCS B: CPT C: ICD-9-CM D: RVG | C - ICD-9-CM |
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