CBCS Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Billing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The suffix '-ology' means:
- Surgical incision
- Study of (Correct answer)
- Inflammation
- Abnormal condition
Correct answer: Study of
'-Ology' means the study of, as in cardiology (study of the heart) or dermatology (study of the skin).
Question 2: Which anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment to the trunk?
- Distal
- Lateral
- Proximal (Correct answer)
- Medial
Correct answer: Proximal
Proximal describes a position nearer to the point of origin or attachment to the trunk of the body.
Question 3: In ICD-10-CM coding, correct documentation of 'hepatitis' requires specifying what?
- Patient's age
- Type and causative agent (Correct answer)
- Physician's specialty
- Hospital department
Correct answer: Type and causative agent
ICD-10-CM codes for hepatitis require specification of the type (A, B, C, etc.) and whether it is acute or chronic to select the correct code.
Question 4: What does 'antero-' mean as a directional prefix in anatomy?
- Behind
- Above
- In front of (Correct answer)
- Below
Correct answer: In front of
'Antero-' means in front of or toward the front of the body, as in anteroposterior (front to back).
Question 5: The term 'bilateral' in a procedure code indicates the procedure was performed on:
- Both sides of the body (Correct answer)
- The left side only
- The right side only
- The midline
Correct answer: Both sides of the body
Bilateral means both sides; in CPT coding, a bilateral modifier or bilateral code applies when a procedure is performed on both sides.
Question 6: Which term describes the condition where stomach contents flow back into the esophagus?
- Dysphagia
- Gastroesophageal reflux (Correct answer)
- Duodenal ulcer
- Colitis
Correct answer: Gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, commonly documented in billing for gastroenterology visits.
CBCS Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Billing 2
The suffix '-ology' means: