Question

QUESTION 12

1. Which is the best example of a CPT index cross-reference term?

	a.	See also
	b.	Also
	c.	And
	d.	See

QUESTION 13

1. When a range of series of single codes is listed in the CPT index for a procedure or service:

	a.	a cross-reference will direct the coder to another index entry.
	b.	the range of codes is separated by a comma.
	c.	each code must be verified in the CPT manual before a code is assigned.
	d.	the series of single codes is separated by a dash.

QUESTION 14

1. Codes identified with a plus symbol ( Ë ):

	a.	contain parenthetical notes.
	b.	identify add-on codes.
	c.	are exempt from modifier -51.
	d.	are reported as stand-alone codes.

QUESTION 15

1. A code identified by a bull’s-eye symbol ( ) indicates that:

	a.	moderate (conscious) sedation was administered by the physician performing an invasive procedure.
	b.	no other anesthesia procedures or services may be reported.
	c.	anesthisia is considered medically necessary and payable.
	d.	general anesthesia was administered by the anesthesiologist.

QUESTION 16

1. Which code is assigned for “unattended sleep study, interpretation only?”

	a.	95806-26
	b.	95805
	c.	95805-90
	d.	95806

QUESTION 17

1. Horizontal triangles(  ):

	a.	mark revisions that are included in Appendix B.
	b.	surround new procedures and services that have been added to CPT.
	c.	surround new or revised text.
	d.	identify a code description that has been revised.

QUESTION 18

1. A patient presented to the physician’s office for removal of ten skin tags on his torso. During the procedure, the patient bacame anxious and the procedure was discontinued. No skin tags were removed. Which code is reported?

	a.	11200-52
	b.	11200-53
	c.	11200-74
	d.	11200-73

QUESTION 19

1. The patient underwent osteotomy of cervical spine, anterior approach, single segment, by two surgeons. Which code is reported?

	a.	22220-62
	b.	22220-81
	c.	22220-66
	d.	22220-80

QUESTION 20

1. The patient underwent a T7 index (total thyroxine) lab test, which was sent to an outside laboratory. Which code is reported?

	a.	84439-90
	b.	84437-91
	c.	84436-90
	d.	84436-91

QUESTION 21

-       a.       b.       c.       d.       e.       f.    A patient who is on medication for petit mal seizures undergoes inguinal herniorrhaphy.       -       a.       b.       c.       d.       e.       f.    A patient with late-stage adenocarcinoma of the left breast undergoes left mastectomy.       -       a.       b.       c.       d.       e.       f.    A healthy patient undergoes colonoscopy.       -       a.       b.       c.       d.       e.       f.    A patient with end-stage renal disease undergoes laparoscopic cholecystectomy.       -       a.       b.       c.       d.       e.       f.    A patient with cardiomyopathy undergoes heart transplant.

a. P6 (patient declared brain dead whose organs are being removed for donor purposes) b. P2 (patient with mild systemic disease) c. P3 (patient with severe systemic disease) d. P5 (moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation) e. P1 (normal healthy patient) f. P4 (patient with severe systemic disese that is a constant threat to life)

Answer 1

ANSWER.

12) d) See is a best example of a CPT cross reference term.

13) c) When a range of series of single codes is listed in the CPT

          index for procedures and services each code must be verified

        in the CPT manual before a code is assigned.

14) b) Code identified with a plus symbol; Identify add on codes.

15) a) Code identified by a bull's eye symbol indicate that Moderate

           sedation was administered by the physician performing invasive

           procedure.

16) a) CPT code; 95806-26 - Unattended sleep study,interpretation only.

17) c) Horizondal triangles surround new or revised text.

18) b) CPT code; 11200-53 (Modifier 53 indicate discontinued procedure).

19) a) CPT code; 22220-62 (Modifier 62 indicate procedure done by 2 surgeons).

20) c) CPT code; 84436-90 - Thyroxine,total (Outside laboratory).

21) e) P1(Normal healthy patient) - A healthy patient undergo colonoscopy.

     b) P2(Patient with mild systemic diseases) - Patient with medication for petit mall

                                                                            seizures undergoes herniorrhaphy.

     c) P3(Patient with severe systemic disease) - A patient with end stage renal failure undergo

                                                                              laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

     f) P4(Patient with severe systemic disease

                which is a constant threat to life) - A patient with late stage adenocarcinoma of breast

                                                                       undergo left mastectomy.

    d) P5(Patient not expected to survive without

                                        operation) - A patient with cardiomyopathy undergo heart transplantation.