CBCS Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Billing 2

Question 1

The suffix '-ology' means:

Accepted Answer

Study of

Answer

'-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?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Type and causative agent

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

In front of

Answer

'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:

Accepted Answer

Both sides of the body

Answer

Bilateral means both sides; in CPT coding, a bilateral modifier or bilateral code applies when a procedure is performed on both sides.

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