Code modifiers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 4 & 5 Questions and Answers Rated A+ **What role does documentation of time play in billing for anesthesia services?** - Documentation of time is crucial in accurately billing for anesthesia services. **Is it correct that anesthesia complicated by emergency conditions is reported using the add-on code 99140?** - Yes, anesthesia complicated by emergency conditions is appropriately reported with add- on code 99140. **Do anesthesia-specific mo...

Introduction to ICD-10-CM Ch 4 Questions and Answers Already Passed Which of the following is NOT a purpose of brackets? Multiple choice question. Show synonyms to provide detail or explanation to the description of the code Show alternate phrases in the description of the code Show alternate terms in the description of the code Use as a placeholder Use as a placeholder Which of the following explains how italicized or slanted brackets are used? Multiple choice question. To show ho...

CPT Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ CPT codes tell the insurance carrier what brought the patient to the physician's office. false Text, symbols, and the history of CPT are found in the introduction of the book. true The CPt code book is updated annually every July 1 false The Surgery section of codes begins with code 1001 and goes through code 69999 false ▲ Is the symbol for a revised code true The CPT coding system was first published in 1966 by ____________. The American Me...

ICD-10-CM Latest Update Graded A+ S02.65XA *3-7 Characters:* 1st Character: Always alpha (A-Z, except U) 2nd Character: Always numeric 3rd-7th Character: Alpha or numeric *First 3 Characters:* Category *4th-6th Characters:* Describe etiology, anatomic site, severity, and such. *7th Character:* Added information for obstetrics, injuries, external causes of injury, and such. X *ICD-10-CM utilizes a placeholder which is always the letter X and has two uses:* 1. As the fifth char...

ICD-10-CM Components Latest Update Graded A+ ICD-10-CM a coding system specifically used to identify diseases or injuries for which a patient is being treated. Coding involves an alphanumeric coding structure, which is a combination of letters and numbers. Where to Find Diagnostic Statements in Health Record Operative reports: Contain information or diagnostic statements made by the provider Discharge summary: Reviews a patient's diagnosis at the time the patient is discharged fr...

RHIT Exam Prep Questions with Correct Answers New update Nonessential modifiers - Answer-1) Are in parentheses; 2) Follow main terms; 3) May follow sub-terms What relational term appears after main term? - Answer-With What to code if a condition is described as both acute & chronic? - Answer-1) Code both acute & chronic; 2) Sequence acute before chronic because it's probably the reason for admission What E-code is required (national, not in CA) - Answer-Therapeutic AE of Rx Pr...

HCPCS CH 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ **Question:** Are HCPCS Level II temporary codes managed independently of permanent Level II codes by the AMA and other members of the HCPCS National Panel? **Answer:** No **Question:** When a permanent code replaces a temporary HCPCS code, is the temporary code deleted and cross-referenced to the new permanent code? **Answer:** Yes **Question:** Do HCPCS modifiers provide clarification on procedures and services performed by healthcare...

Look up the procedures in the CPT® codebook and list the CPT® code. No modifiers are necessary for this exercise. Pyloroplasty - 43800 Look up the procedures in the CPT® codebook and list the CPT® code. No modifiers are necessary for this exercise. Deep biopsy of the soft tissue of the ankle - 27614 Look up the procedures in the CPT® codebook and list the CPT® code. No modifiers are necessary for this exercise. Osteotomy, humerus, with internal fixation - 2440 Look up the procedures ...

ICD-10-CM Chapters 2, 3, 4 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What department in the United States is responsible for the developing the procedure classification entitled the ICD-10-PCS (Procedural Coding System? centers for Medicare and Medicaid ICD-10-CM was developed by what group to replace ICD-9-CM? National Center for Health Statistics In ICD-10-Cm the expansion of the injury codes allows for what improvement? Greater specificity When two conditions cannot occur together su...

CPT codes tell the insurance carrier what brought the patient to the physician's office. false Text, symbols, and the history of CPT are found in the introduction of the book. true The CPt code book is updated annually every July 1 false The Surgery section of codes begins with code 1001 and goes through code 69999 false ▲ Is the symbol for a revised code true The CPT coding system was first published in 1966 by ____________. The American Medical Association A complete and detailed des...