Certified Coding Associate Exam Certified Coding Associate Knowledge 2

Question 1

Which ICD-10-CM convention indicates that a code requires an additional character to be valid?

Accepted Answer

A placeholder X

Answer

A placeholder 'X' is used in ICD-10-CM to allow for future expansion and must be used to fill out required character positions.

Question 2

In CPT coding, what does the term 'unbundling' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Billing separately for services normally included in a comprehensive code

Answer

Unbundling is the improper practice of billing separately for component services that should be reported with a single comprehensive code.

Question 3

A patient is seen for essential hypertension and type 2 diabetes with diabetic chronic kidney disease stage 3. How many ICD-10-CM codes are required?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

Three codes are needed: E11.22 (type 2 diabetes with diabetic chronic kidney disease), N18.3 (CKD stage 3), and I10 (essential hypertension).

Question 4

Which CPT modifier indicates a procedure was performed on the left side of the body?

Accepted Answer

-LT

Answer

Modifier -LT (Left Side) is appended to CPT codes to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body.

Question 5

Under HIPAA, which entity is classified as a 'covered entity'?

Accepted Answer

Health plan

Answer

Health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who transmit health information electronically are classified as covered entities under HIPAA.

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Certified Coding Associate Exam Certified Coding Associate Knowledge 2