Medical Coding

QUESTION 1

1. When coding for an established patient for a particular level of service you must have a minimum of 2 of the 3 key elements whereas with a new patient you must have 3 of 3 key elements.

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True

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False

QUESTION 2

1. The 3 key components of Evaluation and Management coding are history, exam and medical decision making.

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True

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False

QUESTION 3

1. Emergency department evaluation and management codes are broken out into new and established patients.

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True

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False

QUESTION 4

1. Preventive Services codes are broken out by age but there is no distinction between new and established.

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True

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False

QUESTION 5

1. There are 4 “contributing components” of an Evaluation and Management codes are 1) counseling, 2) coordination of care, 3) nature of presenting problem, and 4) time.

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True

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False

QUESTION 6

1. Types of anesthesia used in surgical practice are 1) general, 2) local and 3) nerve blocks.

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True

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False

QUESTION 7

1. An add-on code is a procedure commonly carried out in addition to the primary procedure performed.

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True

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False

QUESTION 8

1. CPT modifiers are reported s two digit numeric codes added to the front of the 5 digit CPT code (e.g. 25-99213) .

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True

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False

QUESTION 9

1. “Disqualifying circumstances” are additional codes to anesthesia such as 99100, 99140, 99116 and 99135.

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True

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False

QUESTION 10

1. The CPT symbol “triangle” identifies a code description that has been revised.

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True

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False

QUESTION 11

1. Code the excision of a complicated pilonidal cyst.

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a.

10080

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b.

10081

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c.

11772

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d.

11770

QUESTION 12

1. Code electrolysis for 2 hours.

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a.

17380

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b.

17380 x 4

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c.

17380 – 22

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d.

17360 x 4

QUESTION 13

1. Code the reduction mammoplasty bilateral.

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a.

19318

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b.

19020

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c.

19318-50

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d.

19325-50

QUESTION 14

1. Code a diagnostic laryngotomy.

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a.

31320

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b.

31300

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c.

31360

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d.

31370

QUESTION 15

1. Code a planned tracheostomy on a 47 year old.

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a.

31603

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b.

31605

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c.

31601

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d.

31600

QUESTION 16

1. Select an anesthesia CPT code for a 35 year old man undergoing hernia repair of the lower abdomen.

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a.

00832

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b.

00830

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c.

00800

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d.

00834

QUESTION 17

1. Select an anesthesia CPT code for bilateral corneal transplant.

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a.

00140-50

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b.

00140

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c.

00144-50

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d.

65710-50

QUESTION 18

1. Select the anesthesia CPT code for a patient undergoing a vulvectomy.

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a.

56625

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b.

00906

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c.

00902

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d.

56620

QUESTION 19

1. Select the anesthesia CPT code for a patient undergoing a cleft lip repair.

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a.

00102

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b.

00100

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c.

00172

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d.

40700

QUESTION 20

1. Betsy is an established patient of Dr. Gus and sees the doctor today for acne of the face. Dr. Gus does a problem focused history and exam and the medical decision making is straightforward. Code the office visit.

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a.

99214

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b.

99202

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c.

99213

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d.

99212

QUESTION 21

1. Dee is an established patient of Dr. Wong and is 3 months post transplant. She goes to Dr. Wong today with edema, increased blood pressure and fatigue. The doctor does a comprehensive history and exam and due to the nature of her problems, the medical decision making is high complexity. Code the office visit.

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a.

99215

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b.

99205

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c.

99245

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d.

99214

1. A patient is seen in the Emergency Department after falling off his scooter. The ER physician does an expanded problem focused history and exam. He takes an x-ray and determines that the boy only has a sprain so the medical decision making is of low complexity. Code the ER visit.

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a.

99283

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b.

99282

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c.

99281

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d.

99231

QUESTION 23

1. Michael goes to his family doctor that he’s been seeing for years for his yearly preventive physical. He’s 55 years of age. Code the preventive visit.

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a.

99386

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b.

99214

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c.

99396

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d.

99213

QUESTION 24

1. Due to injuries sustained in a car accident, Jane is seen by Dr. Ricker for 1hour and 15 minutes for critical care services. Code the critical care evaluation and management.

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a.

99291, 99292

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b.

99291

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c.

99292

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d.

99215

QUESTION 25

1. The CPT code for a total splenectomy is:

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a.

38100

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b.

38120

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c.

38101

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d.

38115