Certified Coding Associate Knowledge Flashcards
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When coding an outpatient visit, which condition should be reported as the first-listed diagnosis?
Answer: The condition chiefly responsible for the visit
For outpatient visits, the condition chiefly responsible for the visit (after study) is sequenced as the first-listed diagnosis per UHDDS guidelines.
Which of the following is an example of a Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II code?
Answer: A4253
HCPCS Level II codes begin with a letter followed by four digits (e.g., A4253 for blood glucose test strips), distinguishing them from CPT numeric codes.
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code category for adverse effects of drugs taken correctly as prescribed?
Answer: T36–T50 with 5th character 5
Adverse effects of drugs properly administered are coded with T36–T50 using the 5th character '5' (adverse effect).
Which CPT code range covers Radiology services?
Answer: 70010–79999
Radiology CPT codes are found in the range 70010–79999, covering diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine.
A coder cannot find a specific code and assigns a less specific code instead. This is known as coding to the highest level of:
Answer: Specificity available
When a specific code is unavailable, coders should assign the most specific code supported by the available documentation — coding to the highest level of specificity available.
Which modifier is appended to a CPT code when a surgical procedure is performed by two surgeons acting as co-surgeons?
Answer: -62
Modifier -62 (Two Surgeons) is used when two surgeons of different specialties each perform distinct portions of a single reportable procedure.
In ICD-10-CM, the abbreviation 'NEC' means:
Answer: Not elsewhere classified
'NEC' stands for 'Not Elsewhere Classified' and identifies conditions that have no more specific code available in the classification.