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MEDICAL CODING CPC EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024
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MEDICAL CODING CPC EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 1. Which code set is used for reporting outpatient and physician services? a) ICD -10-PCS b) CPT c) HCPCS Level II d) ICD -10-CM Answer: b) CPT 2. What does the modifier -59 indicate in CPT coding? a) Repeat procedure by the same physician b) Separate procedure c) Bilateral procedure d) Increased procedural service Answer: b) Separate procedure 3. Which section of the CPT manual contains codes for Evaluation and Management services? a) 10000 -19999 b) 20000 -29999 c) 70000 -79999 d) 90000 -99999 Answer: d) 90000 -99999 4. In ICD -10-CM, what do es the seventh character "A" indicate for injury coding? a) Initial encounter b) Subsequent encounter c) Sequela d) Complication Answer: a) Initial encounter 5. Which of the following codes is used for billing durable medical equipment? a) ICD -10-CM b) CPT c) HCPCS Level II d) DRG Answer: c) HCPCS Level II 6. What is the purpose of an E/M code? a) To describe surgical procedures b) To report diagnostic tests c) To document patient encounters d) To specify anesthesia services Answer: c) To document patient e ncounters 7. Which CPT code range is used for surgery? a) 10000 -69999 b) 70000 -79999 c) 80000 -89999 d) 90000 -99999 Answer: a) 10000 -69999 8. What does the modifier -25 signify? a) Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician on the sam e day as the procedure b) Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day as the procedure c) Two surgeons d) Repeat procedure by another physician Answer: b) Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day as the procedure 9. What is the main purpose of ICD -10-CM codes? a) To document medical procedures b) To identify healthcare providers c) To classify and code diagnoses and symptoms d) To report patient demographics Answer: c) To classify and code diagnoses and symptoms 10. Which organization is responsible for maintaining the CPT code set? a) CMS b) AMAThe benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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