Question 1

What are the categories of CPT codes?

Accepted Answer

There are three categories of CPT codes....

Question 2

Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M)  service if it pertains to:

Accepted Answer

A)  results of diagnostic testing.
B)  prognosis.
C)  risks and benefits of treatment options.
D)  all of the above.

Question 3

Evaluation and management (E/M)  services can be performed in which of the following locations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physician offices only
B)  Physician offices and hospitals only
C)  Physician offices, hospitals, and nursing homes
D)  Physician offices, inpatient and outpatient facilities, and patients' homes

Question 4

The most-often reported evaluation and management (E/M)  services are:

Accepted Answer

A)  office and other outpatient services.
B)  hospital (inpatient)  services.
C)  emergency room services.
D)  consultations.

Question 5

What is the purpose of guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT code book?

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Guidelines provide information...

Question 6

A discussion with the patient and/or a family member to discuss risk-factor reduction is considered __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A discussion with the patient and/or a...

Question 7

When a second physician examines a patient and renders an opinion, the service is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  consultation.
B)  referral.
C)  specialist visit.
D)  wellness examination.

Question 8

What factors are considered in determining the level of medical decision making?

Accepted Answer

The factors are number of possible diagn...

Question 9

CPT Category II codes are used principally:

Accepted Answer

A)  for providing more information about the diagnosis.
B)  as temporary codes for emerging technology.
C)  for performance measurement.
D)  to describe the procedure performed by the physician.

Question 10

A social history would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prior major illnesses and injuries
B)  Current medications
C)  The situation that is associated with the pain or symptom
D)  Marital status and/or living arrangements

Question 11

A description of how long the symptom or pain has been present is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  timing.
B)  duration.
C)  severity.
D)  quality.

Exam 7: Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

CPT Category II codes are used principally:

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What is the purpose of guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT code book?

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Evaluation and management (E/M) services can be performed in which of the following locations?

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A social history would include which of the following?

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A discussion with the patient and/or a family member to discuss risk-factor reduction is considered __________ .

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Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:

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What factors are considered in determining the level of medical decision making?

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What is the purpose of guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT code book?

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A description of how long the symptom or pain has been present is referred to as the:

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Evaluation and management (E/M) services can be performed in which of the following locations?

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What factors are considered in determining the level of medical decision making?

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