MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING CERTIFICATION
(MCBC) STUDY QUIDE 1 LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
blue triangle - ANSWERS-When a code is "revised" in the CPT manual, it will be
indicated by:
particular radiology service provided is not described by a specific CPT code -
ANSWERS-A coder should use an "unlisted' radiology CPT code when:
Code blocks - ANSWERS-Major topic headings in the Tabular List of ICD-10-CM are
known as:
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System - ANSWERS-Most state Medicaid
programs use what type of system to report professional services, procedures,
supplies, and equipment?
always a letter - ANSWERS-The first character of ICD-10-CM:
Using a fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh digit when required - ANSWERS-Coding to
the highest level of specificity means:
Without - ANSWERS-According to the ICD-10-CM conventions, if the
documentation is unclear or does not state that the complication or comorbidity
listed in the code description is present with the condition, the default is:
, E/M service codes - ANSWERS-Reported in addition to the appropriate casting
code when a cast or splint is intended to be the definitive treatment of a fracture
Subsequent Encounter - ANSWERS-Care encounter after the initial care event
Diagnostic codes from encounter form - ANSWERS-What information is needed to
fill out a CMS-1500 claim form?
Billing more than the proper fee for a service - ANSWERS-Upcoding is:
The services medically necessary for diagnostic code linkage - ANSWERS-What
must a coder understand in order to determine the correct diagnosis code
assignment?
Correctly identifying primary and secondary insurance policies in order to
preserve coordination of benefits - ANSWERS-Avoiding the duplication of benefits
paid by the primary and secondary insurance is achieved by:
Use the combination code - ANSWERS-If a combination code is available, a coder
should:
It ensures the correct patient data information and procedure codes - ANSWERS-
Why is a superbill/encounter form an important document in the office?
EHR should include eight core functions - ANSWERS-1. Health information and
data elements
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