MEDICAL BILLING & CODING| Study Solutions with Latest Update| Revision 2025| Exclusive application Questions
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Certified Professional Coder
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Certified Professional Coder
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING| Study
Solutions with Latest Update| Revision
2025| Exclusive application Questions
In a scenario where a patient undergoes surgery at a hospital, but complications require a longer
stay, which code set would be best to document the procedures accurately?
CPT
IC...
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING| Study
Solutions with Latest Update| Revision
2025| Exclusive application Questions
In a scenario where a patient undergoes surgery at a hospital, but complications require a longer
stay, which code set would be best to document the procedures accurately?
CPT
ICD-10-PCS
HCPCS
NDC
If a claim for a procedure is repeatedly denied due to "missing information," what would be the
first step to address this issue?
Resubmit the claim without changes
Appeal the claim denial
Verify and ensure all required fields and documents are correctly completed
Contact the patient to correct their insurance details
A patient’s chart indicates diabetes with chronic complications. Which type of ICD-10 code is
required to specify the diagnosis in detail?
General diagnosis code
CPT code
1
, Combination code
Modifier code
When working with an HMO plan, what must be verified before proceeding with treatment to
avoid denied claims?
Billing address of the HMO
Patient’s secondary insurance
Referral or prior authorization
Patient’s preferred pharmacy
A patient undergoes physical therapy as part of a postoperative recovery. Which code would be
used to bill for this service?
CPT-99213
CPT-97110
HCPCS-G0463
ICD-10-CM Z48.81
If a coding specialist needs to submit a claim for a Medicare patient’s medical equipment, which
code set would they most likely use?
HCPCS
CPT
ICD-10-CM
NDC
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, In a case where a provider must upcode a service to receive adequate reimbursement, which
guideline should be followed?
Increase the level by one code
Combine codes to justify the higher level
Use a modifier for explanation
Code only what was medically necessary and documented
A claim is returned for missing the patient's relationship to the insured. What does this error fall
under?
Eligibility verification
Reimbursement adjustment
Incorrect coding
Demographic error
When coding for a new patient office visit, what element of the documentation is essential for
proper billing?
The number of referrals
The level of history, examination, and medical decision-making
The insurance group number
The patient’s co-pay
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