Question 1
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Diagnosis codes are in the:
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CPT manual
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ICD9 manual
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HCPCS manual
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none of the above
Question 2
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Procedure codes are located in the:
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CPT
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ICD9 manual
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HCPCS manual
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none of the above
Question 3
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A diagnosis is converted to a friendly code with the:
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CPT manual
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ICD9 manual
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HCPCS manual
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none of the above
Question 4
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A procedure is converted to a computer friendly code with the:
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CPT manual
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ICD9 manual
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HCPCS manual
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none of the above
Question 5
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The medical assistant will need to identify the appropriate codes to reflect the correct diagnosis to support the procedure or services performed.
Question 6
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The superbill is not a document generated by the medical office and used as a charge slip, statement, and insurance reporting form.
Question 7
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The superbill provides a comprehensive list of the most frequently used:
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patient procedure codes
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services
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diagnosis
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all of the above
Question 8
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Incorrect coding will cause delays or denials in reimbursement.
Question 9
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HIPPA requires electronic submission of the CMS-1500 form for Medicare billing and reimbursement.
Question 10
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In many ambulatory care settings, the process of insurance coding begins with identifying and recording the appropriate:
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diagnosis
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procedure
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service codes
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all of the above
Question 11
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The ICD9 manual codes are determined by:
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HIPPA
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WHO
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AMA
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None of the above
Question 12
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The ICD9 and CPT codes are updated yearly.
Question 13
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Diagnoses are given a _____________-digit main code.
Question 14
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The primary diagnosis represents the patient's major health problem for that particular visit.
Question 15
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The CPT coding system was developed by:
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WHO
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AMA
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HIPPA
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None of the above
Question 16
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The most commonly used codes are Evaluation and Management (E\M) services-which include
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office visits
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consultations
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inpatient hospital
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All of the above
Question 17
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For coding purposes, all patients are either an established patient, new patient or hospital patient.
Question 18
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An established patient is one who has been seen by the physician in the practice within the last________years.
Question 19
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Procedures and services are listed by:
Question 20
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The medicine section of the CPT manual is organized according to body system, not disease