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Medical Coding

2. Diagnosis codes are in the
CPT manual
ICD9 manual
HCPCS manual
None of the above

3. Procedure codes are located in the
CPT manual
ICD9 manual
HCPCS manual
None of the above

4. A diagnosis is converted to a computer friendly code with the
CPT manual
ICD9 manual
HCPCS manual
None of the above

5. A procedure is converted to a computer friendly code with the
CPT manual
ICD9 manual
HCPCS manual
None of the above

6. The medical assistant will need to identify the appropriate codes to reflect the correct diagnosis to support the procedure or service performed
True
False

7. The superbill is not a document generated by the medical office and used as a charge slip, statement, and insurance reporting form
True
False

8. The superbill provides a comprehensive list of the most frequently used
Patient procedure codes
Services
Diagnosis
All of the above

9. Incorrect coding will cause delays or denials in reimbursement
True
False

10. HIPAA requires electronic submission of the CMS-1500 form for Medicare billing and reimbursement
True
False

11. Diagnosis Procedure Service codes All of the above
In many ambulatory care settings, the process of insurance coding begins with identifying and recording the appropriate
Diagnosis
Procedure
Service codes
All of the above

12. The ICD9 manual codes are determined by
HIPPA
WHO
AMA
None of the above

13. The ICD9 and CPT codes are updated yearly
True
False

14. Diagnoses are given a ______-digit main code
Two
Three
Four
five

15. The primary diagnosis represents the patient’s major health problem for that particular visit
True
False

16. The CPT coding system was developed by
WHO
AMA
HIPAA
None of the above

17. The most commonly used codes are Evaluation and Management (E/M) services – which include
Office visits
Consultations
Inpatient hospital care
All of the above

18. For coding purposes, all patients are either an established patient, new patient or hospital patient
True
False

19. An established patient is one who has been seen by a physician in the practice within the last _____ years 2 3 4 5

20. Procedures and services are listed by
Name of service or procedure
Anatomic site
Condition or disease
All of the above

21. The medicine section of the CPT manual is organized according to body system, not disease
True
False