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BASIC SAMPLE CPT QUESTIONS - 001


                                       

1.      When codes are ranked in typical times and the actual time is between the two typical times, the code ————————– should be used.

                             A.     with the less time
                             B.      with the more time
                             C.      with the typical time closest to the actual time
                             D.     with the typical time farthest to the actual time


2.      Which of the following is not a AMA published reference material

                             A.     Coding Clinic
                             B.      CPT Assistant
                             C.      CPT Changes: An Insider’s View
                             D.     Clinical Examples in Radiology


3.      ———————— codes reduces the need for record abstraction, chart review and administrative burden for entities who measure the quality of patient care.

                             A.     category I
                             B.      category II
                             C.      category III
                             D.     HCPCS level II


4.      Modifier 1P is used only with

                              A.     category I
                              B.      category II
                              C.      category III
                              D.     HCPCS level II

5. How are the below measures coded:
Blood pressure, level of activity, weight recorded, clinical signs of volume overload

                         a) 2000F, 1003F, 1004F, 2001F
                         b) 2000F, 1003F, 2001F, 2002F
                         c) 2000F, 1003F, 2001F, 1004F, 2002F
                         d) 0001F


6. What code should you refer for quantitative sensory testing, testing and interpretation per extremity;using cooling stimuli to assess small nerve fibre sensation and hyperalgesia?

                           a) 0106T
                           b) 0108T
                           c) 0110T
                           d) 0111T


7. What code should you report for performing 12 lead ECG.

                           a) 3125F
                           b)3120F
                           c)3132F
                           d)3075F


8. The CPT Manual states that you can’t report code ————- in conjunction with Category III code 0184T.

                            a) 99080
                            b) 99082
                            c) 69990
                            d) 99091


9. What CPT code should you report in conjunction with Category III code +0095T?

                             a) 22857
                             b) 22861
                             c) 22862
                             d) 22864

10. What code should you report for Injections, diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (Zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with ultrasound guidance, Lumbar or sacral; Second level ?

                              a) 0216T
                              b) 0216T , 0217T
                              c) 0213T, 0214T
                              d)0217T

11. In which category of codes would you find the following code: 2000F Blood pressure, measured?

                                   A.     ICD-10-CM, Volume 1
                                   B.      DSM IV
                                   C.      HCPCS
                                   D.     CPT Category II


12. Which CPT appendix summarizes the codes exempt from modifier 63 ?

                                    A.     Appendix A
                                    B.      Appendix B
                                    C.      Appendix F
                                    D.     Appendix G


13. The semicolon in the description of the CPT code means

                    A.     Everything to the right of the semicolon is a common term to use in conjunction                        with the intendedprocedures below it
                    B.      Everything to the left of the semicolon is a common term to use in conjunction                          with the intended procedures below it
                    C.      Refer to different code
                    D.     A modifier is needed


14. Which of the following statement concerning add-on procedures is true?

                    A.     They are always reported in addition to another CPT code
                    B.      They are always reported in addition to another HCPCS level II code
                    C.      They are always reported with modifier 51
                    D.     They increase the post operative global period


15. The triangle that precedes the CPT code denotes specific information about that code. What does the triangle mean?

                      A.     code is revised in the CPT manual
                      B.      code is modifier 51 exempt
                      C.      code is new to the current CPT manual
                      D.     code assignment depends on the guidelines found at the beginning of the code range

16. CPT includes 3 categories of codes. What is the reporting purpose of category II codes?

                      A.     new and emerging technology
                      B.      performance measurement
                      C.      mortalitiy charting
                      D.     standard procedures and service


17. An unlisted CPT code may be reported when no other code accurately describes the procedure or service. The AMA however, instructs coders to report another type of code in the place of the unlisted code when appropriate. What is the other type of code?

                      A.     category II code
                      B.      category III code
                      C.      ICD-10-CM Volume III code
                      D.     category I code and modifier 59


18. Category II codes are:

                      A.     Alphanumeric codes to allow data collection and are optional
                      B.      Alphanumeric codes intended to allow data collection for emerging technology
                      C.      Numeric codes found in the medicine section
                      D.     None of the above is true


19. In the CPT text, what does the > < symbol represent?

                      A.     New or revised text
                      B.      New codes
                      C.      Add-on-codes
                      D.     Services includes surgical procedure only


20. When using the CPT index to locate procedures, which of the following are considered primary classes for main entries?

                         A.     Procedure or service; organ or other anatomic site; condition; synonyms,                                    eponyms, and abbreviations
                         B.      Abbreviations; signs and symptoms, anatomic site; and code assignment
                         C.      Conventions; code ranges; modifying terms
                         D.     Procedure or service; modifiers; clinical examples; and definitions

21. Specific coding guidelines in the CPT manual are located in
                         A.     the index
                         B.      the introduction
                         C.      the beginning of each section
                         D.     Appendix A

22. Which punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates a range of codes is available?

                           A.     period
                           B.      comma
                           C.      semicolon
                           D.     hyphen


23. The term that indicates this is the type of code for which the full code description can be known only if the common part of the code (the description preceding the semicolon) of a preceding entry is referenced:

                          A.     stand-alone
                          B.      indented
                          C.      independent
                          D.     add-on


24. Which of the following is most accurately about the designation―(Separate procedure) The procedure is:

                         A.     incidental to another procedure
                         B.      reported if it is the only procedure performed
                         C.      reported if the procedure is unrelated to a major procedure performed at the                                 same time on the same site.
                         D.      all of the above


25. The CPT code format which has the complete description on its own is ————————

                          A.     stand alone
                          B.      indented
                          C.      add on
                          D.     unlisted


26. Code 31535 should be reported with the addition of code 69990 if an operating microscope was used during the procedure.

                            A.     True
                            B.      False


27. How often does CMS release updates for HCPCS Level II codes?

                             A.     Quarterly
                             B.      Monthly
                             C.      Semi Annually
                             D.     Annually


28. All Add-on codes are exempt from ———–

                              A.     modifier 51
                              B.      modifier 26
                              C.      modifier 63
                              D.     modifier 50


29. A service that is rarely provided, unusual, or new may require —————-

                              A.     modifier
                              B.      special report
                              C.      special status
                              D.     add on code


30. The resequenced codes are denoted by ——- symbol and are summarized in appendix ———–

                              A.     + , N
                              B.      #, N
                              C.      ><, F
                              D.     #, F




31. The category II codes are

                               A.     optional
                               B.      mandatory
                               C.      outdated
                               D.     pending for approval


32. —— are procedures or services that are commonly carried out as an integral component of a total service or procedure and should not be reported in addition to the total procedure or service of which it is considered an integral component.

                              A.     Separate procedures
                              B.      Add-on-codes
                              C.      Codes with symbol O
                              D.     Modifier 51 exempt


33. The following is not a main section of the CPT:


                               A.     Anesthesia
                               B.      Surgery
                               C.      Evaluation and Management
                               D.     Radiation Oncology

 34. Specific information about coding for each CPT section is located in the:

                               A.     index
                               B.      introduction
                               C.      guidelines  
                               D.     appendix A

 35.  Which CPT appendix summarizes the codes exempt from modifier 51 ?
  
                               A.     Appendix A
                               B.      Appendix B
                               C.      Appendix F
                               D.     Appendix E

36. The term that indicates this is the type of code for which the full code description can be known only if a previous code is referenced:

                               A.     stand alone
                               B.      indented
                               C.      independent
                               D.     partial


37. The symbol that indicates an add on code is :

                                 A.     #
                                 B.      o
                                 C.      +
                                 D.     >< 


38. All add on codes are exempt from the ———— concept

                                  A.     separate procedure
                                  B.      multiple procedure
                                  C.      sedation
                                  D.     unlisted procedure


39. The interval between the release of the CPT update and the effective date is called the ———-

                                    A.     grace
                                    B.      waiting
                                    C.      implementation
                                    D.     transition


40. ————— is utilized to allow placement of related concepts in appropriate locations within the families of codes regardless of the availability of numbers for sequential numerical placement.

                                A.     deletion
                                B.      resequencing
                                C.      sequencing
                                D.     revising

41. What category codes have alphanumeric structure with letter “T” in the last position?

                                A.     Category I
                                B.      Category III
                                C.      Category II
                                D.     None of the above


42. What is the full description of CPT code 29847?

                               A.     Internal fixation for fracture or instability
                               B.     Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; for infection, lavage and drainage, internal                                    fixation for fracture or instability
                               C.      Arthroscopy, wrist, internal fixation for fracture or instability
                               D.     Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; internal fixation for fracture or instability


43. Which, among the following code sets, is the HIPAA standard for outpatient procedure coding?

                              A.     ICD-10-CM Volume 3
                              B.      HCPCS Level I
                              C.      DRGs
                              D.     ICD-10-CM Volumes 1 and 2


44. A national uniform coding structure developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for reporting physician/supplier services for government programs is known as:

                              A.     HIMA
                              B.      HCFA
                              C.      HCPCS
                              D.     ICD-10-CM


45. A service that is rarely provided, unusual, variable, or new may require a ————————-

                              A.     add on code
                              B.      modifier 51
                              C.      special report
                              D.     diagnosis code


46. Inclusion of a descriptor and its associated five-digit number in the CPT ————————- code set is based on whether the procedure or service is consisitent with contemporary medical practice and is performed by many practitioners in clinical practice in multiple locations.

                              A.     Category I
                              B.      Category II
                              C.      Category III
                              D.     Unlisted procedure


47. Results are ———————- component of a service.

                               A.     professional
                               B.      technical
                               C.      interpretation
                               D.     report

48. —————————- are the work product of the interpretation of test results.

                              A.     results
                              B.      reports
                              C.      interpretation
                              D.     testing


49. The symbol is used to identify codes that are exempt from the use of modifier 51 but have not been designated as CPT ————— procedure or services.

                              A.     unlisted
                              B.      add on
                              C.      separate
                              D.     modifier 51 exempt

50. Procedures listed in ——————– are typically performed with another procedure but may be a stand alone procedure and not always performed with other specified procedures.

                              A.     Appendix D
                              B.      Appendix E
                              C.      CPT category I
                              D.     CPT category II

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