Question 1

Most CPT procedures and services are classified as __________ codes, which include a complete description of the procedure or service.

Accepted Answer

A)   indented
B)   individual
C)   separate
D)   stand-aloneE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which typeface is used for cross-reference terms in the CPT index?

Accepted Answer

A)   all capitals
B)   boldface
C)   italics
D)   underliningE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which code represents complicated LeFort III open treatment of craniofacial separation that required the use of multiple surgical approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)   21431
B)   21432
C)   21433
D)   21435E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which code represents suture of lumbar plexus?

Accepted Answer

A)   64858
B)   64861
C)   64862
D)   64864E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which are terms that clarify the assignment of a CPT code and can occur in the middle of a main clause or after the semicolon, and may or may not be enclosed in parentheses?

Accepted Answer

A)   code descriptions
B)   descriptive qualifiers
C)   instructional notes
D)   modifiersE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The forbidden symbol identifies codes that are not to be used with modifier __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   -25
B)   -26
C)   -51
D)   -59E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which code represents mitral valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass?

Accepted Answer

A)   33420
B)   33422
C)   33430
D)   33460E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which code represents intrathoracic tracheoplasty?

Accepted Answer

A)   31750
B)   31760
C)   31766
D)   31770E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The CPT problem-focused examination includes a(n)  __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   extended examination of the affected body areas and other symptomatic or related organ systems
B)   general multisystem examination or a complete examination of a single organ system
C)   limited examination of the affected body area or organ system
D)   limited examination of the affected body areas or organ systems and other symptomatic or related organ systemsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The bull's-eye symbol located next to a code number indicates that the procedure __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   has been revised since the last edition of the CPT manual
B)   includes moderate (conscious)  sedation
C)   is being performed on a patient of extreme age
D)   was performed on both sides of the bodyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

When anesthesia services are provided during situations or circumstances that make anesthesia administration more difficult, report a qualifying circumstances code from the CPT __________ section.

Accepted Answer

A)   Anesthesia
B)   Evaluation and Management
C)   Medicine
D)   SurgeryE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which code represents implantation of patient-activated event recorder including programming?

Accepted Answer

A)   33249
B)   33265
C)   33282
D)   33284E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The CPT expanded problem-focused history includes the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   chief complaint and brief history of present illness or problem
B)   chief complaint, brief history of present illness or problem, and problem-pertinent system review
C)   chief complaint, extended HPI, problem-pertinent system review extended to include a limited number of additional systems, and pertinent PFSH directly related to the patient's problem
D)   chief complaint, extended HPI, ROS directly related to the problem(s)  identified in the HPI in addition to a review of all additional body systems, and complete PFSHE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which code represents hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)   90935
B)   90937
C)   90939
D)   90940E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The CPT comprehensive examination includes a(n)  __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   extended examination of the affected body areas and other symptomatic or related organ systems
B)   general multisystem examination or a complete examination of a single organ system
C)   limited examination of the affected body area or organ system
D)   limited examination of the affected body areas or organ systems and other symptomatic or related organ systemsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The plus symbol identifies __________ for procedures that are commonly, but not always, performed at the same time and by the same surgeon as the primary procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)   add-on codes
B)   indented codes
C)   modifiers
D)   parenthetical notesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which is a CPT cross-reference that directs coders to an index entry under which codes are listed?

Accepted Answer

A)   See
B)   See also
C)   See category
D)   See codeE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

To save space in CPT, some descriptions are not printed in their entirety next to a code number, and a(n)  __________ code appears below a another code, requiring the coder to refer back to the common portion of the code description that is located before the semicolon.

Accepted Answer

A)   indented
B)   individual
C)   separate
D)   stand-aloneE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which code represents deoxyribonucleic acid antibody, native or double stranded?

Accepted Answer

A)   86215
B)   86220
C)   86225
D)   86226E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: CPT Coding

Which are terms that clarify the assignment of a CPT code and can occur in the middle of a main clause or after the semicolon, and may or may not be enclosed in parentheses?

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Which code represents implantation of patient-activated event recorder including programming?

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Most CPT procedures and services are classified as __________ codes, which include a complete description of the procedure or service.

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Which code represents suture of lumbar plexus?

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Which code represents mitral valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass?

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The bull's-eye symbol located next to a code number indicates that the procedure __________.

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The forbidden symbol identifies codes that are not to be used with modifier __________.

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Which code represents deoxyribonucleic acid antibody, native or double stranded?

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Which is a CPT cross-reference that directs coders to an index entry under which codes are listed?

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When anesthesia services are provided during situations or circumstances that make anesthesia administration more difficult, report a qualifying circumstances code from the CPT __________ section.

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The CPT comprehensive examination includes a(n) __________.

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To save space in CPT, some descriptions are not printed in their entirety next to a code number, and a(n) __________ code appears below a another code, requiring the coder to refer back to the common portion of the code description that is located before the semicolon.

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Which code represents hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation?

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Which typeface is used for cross-reference terms in the CPT index?

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The CPT expanded problem-focused history includes the __________.

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The plus symbol identifies __________ for procedures that are commonly, but not always, performed at the same time and by the same surgeon as the primary procedure.

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The CPT problem-focused examination includes a(n) __________.

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Which code represents complicated LeFort III open treatment of craniofacial separation that required the use of multiple surgical approaches?

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Which code represents intrathoracic tracheoplasty?

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Exam 7: CPT Coding

Which are terms that clarify the assignment of a CPT code and can occur in the middle of a main clause or after the semicolon, and may or may not be enclosed in parentheses?

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Which code represents implantation of patient-activated event recorder including programming?

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Most CPT procedures and services are classified as __________ codes, which include a complete description of the procedure or service.

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Which code represents suture of lumbar plexus?

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Which code represents mitral valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass?

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The bull's-eye symbol located next to a code number indicates that the procedure __________.

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The forbidden symbol identifies codes that are not to be used with modifier __________.

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Which code represents deoxyribonucleic acid antibody, native or double stranded?

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Which is a CPT cross-reference that directs coders to an index entry under which codes are listed?

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When anesthesia services are provided during situations or circumstances that make anesthesia administration more difficult, report a qualifying circumstances code from the CPT __________ section.

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The CPT comprehensive examination includes a(n) __________.

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To save space in CPT, some descriptions are not printed in their entirety next to a code number, and a(n) __________ code appears below a another code, requiring the coder to refer back to the common portion of the code description that is located before the semicolon.

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Which code represents hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation?

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Which typeface is used for cross-reference terms in the CPT index?

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The CPT expanded problem-focused history includes the __________.

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The plus symbol identifies __________ for procedures that are commonly, but not always, performed at the same time and by the same surgeon as the primary procedure.

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The CPT problem-focused examination includes a(n) __________.

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Which code represents complicated LeFort III open treatment of craniofacial separation that required the use of multiple surgical approaches?

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Which code represents intrathoracic tracheoplasty?

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