Certified Coding Associate Exam CPT and HCPCS Coding 3

Question 1

Which CPT code range covers Pathology and Laboratory services?

Accepted Answer

80047–89398

Answer

60000–69999

Answer

90281–99199

Answer

70000–79999

Question 2

What does the CPT modifier '-25' indicate?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A procedure performed 25% more complex than described

Answer

A service reduced by 25% of the usual fee

Answer

A second opinion consultation

Question 3

Which HCPCS Level II code letter series (A codes) primarily represents?

Accepted Answer

Transportation, medical and surgical supplies, and administrative codes

Answer

Chiropractic services

Answer

Vision services

Answer

Enteral and parenteral therapy

Question 4

When two surgeons each perform distinct parts of a single reportable procedure, which modifier do both surgeons append?

Accepted Answer

-62

Answer

-80

Answer

-81

Answer

-66

Question 5

Which of the following best describes an 'add-on code' in CPT?

Accepted Answer

A code that is always reported in addition to a primary procedure code and never alone

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A code used when no other code applies

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A code requiring prior authorization

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A temporary Category III code

Question 6

The HCPCS Level II 'J codes' are primarily used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Drugs administered other than oral method

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Durable medical equipment

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Vision and hearing services

Answer

Temporary codes for emerging services

Question 7

Which CPT modifier indicates that a procedure was performed on a professional component only (interpretation only, no equipment)?

Accepted Answer

-26

Answer

-TC

Answer

-52

Answer

-59