Question 1

What type of codes contain "emerging technology," are temporary codes assigned for data collection, and are still used by some third-party payers?
A) Category I codes
B) Category II codes
C) Category III codes
D) Category IV codes

Accepted Answer

Category III codes are temporary codes assigned for data collection and are still used by some third-party payers.

Question 2

Horizontal triangles surround revised __________.
A) codes and code descriptions
B) guidelines and notes
C) modifiers and descriptions
D) procedures and services

Accepted Answer

Horizontal triangles are used in coding manuals to indicate revised guidelines and notes.

Question 3

Which are "performance measurements" tracking codes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a letter in the last field?
A) Category I codes
B) Category II codes
C) Category III codes
D) Category IV codes

Accepted Answer

Category II codes are performance measurement tracking codes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a letter in the last field.

Question 4

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.
A) add-on codes
B) indented codes
C) modifiers
D) parenthetical notes

Accepted Answer

Add-on codes are identified by the plus symbol and are used for procedures that are typically performed in addition to the primary procedure.

Question 5

When an unlisted procedure or service code is reported, a __________ must accompany the claim to describe the nature, extent, and need for the procedure or service along with the time, effort, and equipment necessary to provide the service.
A) CMS-1500 claim
B) copy of the record
C) remittance advice
D) special report

Accepted Answer

A special report must accompany the claim to provide detailed information about the unlisted procedure or service, including its nature, extent, necessity, and the resources required.

Question 6

A triangle located to the left of a code number identifies a code description that has been __________.
A) added to CPT for new procedures and services
B) deleted from CPT since its last edition
C) reinstated or recycled since the last edition
D) revised since the last edition of CPT

Accepted Answer

The answer of A triangle located to the left of...

Question 7

Procedures and services submitted on a claim must be linked to the __________ that justifies the need for the service or procedure.
A) CPT code
B) HCPCS code
C) ICD-10-CM code
D) HCPCS level I code

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM codes are used to describe the diagnosis or condition that justifies the need for the medical service or procedure, linking it to the claim.

Question 8

With what type of codes are procedures/services identified by a five-digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature (these are codes traditionally associated with the CPT and organized within six sections)?
A) Category I codes
B) Category II codes
C) Category I and II codes
D) Category III codes

Accepted Answer

Category I codes are the standard codes used in the CPT system to describe medical procedures and services, identified by a five-digit code.

Question 9

A bullet located to the left of a code number identifies codes that were __________.
A) added to CPT for new procedures and services
B) deleted from CPT since its last edition
C) reinstated or recycled since the last edition
D) revised since the last edition of CPT

Accepted Answer

A bullet located to the left of a code number in the CPT manual indicates that the code is new and has been added for new procedures and services.

Question 10

The forbidden symbol identifies codes that are not to be used with modifier __________.
A) -25
B) -26
C) -51
D) -59

Accepted Answer

The forbidden symbol identifies codes that are not to be used with modifier -51.

Question 11

Which define terms and explain the assignment of codes for procedures and services located in a particular section of the CPT manual?
A) boldfaced terms
B) guidelines
C) symbols
D) unlisted codes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which define terms and explain the assignment...

Question 12

Moderate (conscious) sedation is the administration of moderate __________, which results in a drug-induced depression of consciousness.
A) epidural injections
B) general anesthesia
C) local anesthetics
D) sedation or analgesia

Accepted Answer

Moderate sedation or analgesia involves administering drugs to depress consciousness while maintaining the patient's ability to respond to verbal commands and physical stimulation.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The bull's-eye symbol in the CPT manual indicates that the procedure includes moderate (conscious) sedation.

Question 14

Most CPT procedures and services are classified as __________ codes, which include a complete description of the procedure or service.
A) indented
B) individual
C) separate
D) stand-alone

Accepted Answer

Stand-alone codes in the CPT manual include a complete description of the procedure or service, unlike indented codes which rely on the description of the preceding stand-alone code.

Question 15

A semicolon is used to save space in CPT, which means __________.
A) add-on codes are assigned procedures performed during another procedure
B) modifiers are never assigned for described procedures and services
C) revised procedures and services have been added to the code description
D) some code descriptions are not printed in their entirety next to a code number

Accepted Answer

A semicolon in CPT indicates that the full description of the code is not printed next to the code number, and the reader must refer to the main entry for the complete description.

Question 16

The flash symbol indicates codes that classify products that are pending __________ approval but have already been assigned a CPT code.
A) CMS
B) FDA
C) HHS
D) MAC

Accepted Answer

The flash symbol is used to indicate products that are pending FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval but have been assigned a CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code.

Question 17

The hollow circle symbol next to a CPT code indicates a(n) __________ or recycled CPT code.
A) added
B) deleted
C) reinstated
D) revised

Accepted Answer

The hollow circle symbol next to a CPT code indicates a reinstated or recycled CPT code.

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.
A) indented
B) individual
C) separate
D) stand-alone

Accepted Answer

Indented codes in CPT are used to save space by not repeating the common portion of the code description, which appears before the semicolon in the preceding stand-alone code.

Question 19

The number symbol precedes CPT __________ codes, which appear out of numerical order.
A) added
B) deleted
C) resequenced
D) revised

Accepted Answer

The number symbol (#) is used in CPT to indicate resequenced codes, which are codes that appear out of numerical order.

Question 20

Which type of procedure or service code is assigned when the provider performs a procedure or service for which there is no CPT code?
A) add-on code
B) indented code
C) stand-alone code
D) unlisted code

Accepted Answer

An unlisted code is used when there is no specific CPT code available for a procedure or service performed by the provider.

Quiz 7: CPT Coding

What type of codes contain "emerging technology," are temporary codes assigned for data collection, and are still used by some third-party payers?

Horizontal triangles surround revised __________.

Which are "performance measurements" tracking codes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a letter in the last field?

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.

When an unlisted procedure or service code is reported, a __________ must accompany the claim to describe the nature, extent, and need for the procedure or service along with the time, effort, and equipment necessary to provide the service.

A triangle located to the left of a code number identifies a code description that has been __________.

Procedures and services submitted on a claim must be linked to the __________ that justifies the need for the service or procedure.

With what type of codes are procedures/services identified by a five-digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature (these are codes traditionally associated with the CPT and organized within six sections) ?

A bullet located to the left of a code number identifies codes that were __________.

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

Which define terms and explain the assignment of codes for procedures and services located in a particular section of the CPT manual?

Moderate (conscious) sedation is the administration of moderate __________, which results in a drug-induced depression of consciousness.

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

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

A semicolon is used to save space in CPT, which means __________.

The flash symbol indicates codes that classify products that are pending __________ approval but have already been assigned a CPT code.

The hollow circle symbol next to a CPT code indicates a(n) __________ or recycled CPT code.

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.

The number symbol precedes CPT __________ codes, which appear out of numerical order.

Which type of procedure or service code is assigned when the provider performs a procedure or service for which there is no CPT code?