CCS CCS CPT & HCPCS Procedure Coding 3

Question 1

HCPCS Level I codes are:

Accepted Answer

Numeric codes identical to CPT codes, maintained by the AMA

Answer

HCPCS Level I consists of the CPT code set (numeric codes) maintained by the AMA and adopted for use in the HCPCS system.

Question 2

CPT modifier -22 is used when:

Accepted Answer

The work required to provide a service was substantially greater than typically required

Answer

Modifier -22 indicates that the service required substantially more work than usual and should be accompanied by documentation supporting the increased complexity.

Question 3

Which CPT code range covers Evaluation and Management (E/M) services?

Accepted Answer

99202-99499

Answer

E/M services are reported with CPT codes in the range 99202-99499, covering office visits, hospital care, consultations, and other encounter types.

Question 4

When a surgical procedure is performed bilaterally during the same operative session and the CPT code does not specify bilateral, the coder should:

Accepted Answer

Report the code once with modifier -50 appended

Answer

Modifier -50 is appended to indicate a bilateral procedure performed during the same operative session when the CPT code does not specify bilateral.

Question 5

The surgical package in CPT includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Post-operative pain management beyond the global period requiring a return visit

Answer

Services required beyond the global period due to complications or new conditions are separately billable and are not included in the surgical package.

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CCS CCS CPT & HCPCS Procedure Coding 3