CBCS CPT Procedure Coding

Question 1

CPT codes are organized into how many main sections?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

7

Question 2

Which CPT modifier indicates a procedure was performed bilaterally?

Accepted Answer

-50

Answer

-51

Answer

-52

Answer

-53

Question 3

What does the CPT modifier -25 indicate?

Accepted Answer

Significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as a procedure

Answer

Reduced services

Answer

Multiple procedures performed

Answer

Repeat procedure by same physician

Question 4

In CPT E/M coding for office visits (2021 guidelines), what two components determine the level of service?

Accepted Answer

Medical decision making and time

Answer

History and physical exam

Answer

Chief complaint and history

Answer

Number of diagnoses and data reviewed

Question 5

What is an 'add-on code' in CPT?

Accepted Answer

A code that is always reported in addition to a primary procedure code

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A code that can be reported alone without a primary procedure

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A code appended to indicate a reduced service

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A code used for unlisted procedures

Question 6

Which CPT modifier is used when a physician performs only part of a procedure and another physician performs the rest?

Accepted Answer

-56

Answer

-54

Answer

-55

Answer

-62

Question 7

In CPT, what does the term 'bundling' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Including multiple related services within one procedure code

Answer

Grouping unrelated procedures under one code

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Combining professional and technical components

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Billing multiple units of the same code

Question 8

CPT code 99213 is an example of which type of service?

Accepted Answer

Office or other outpatient visit

Answer

Inpatient hospital visit

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Nursing facility visit

Answer

Emergency department visit