CHAP Medical Terminology & Billing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?
- -ectomy (Correct answer)
- -ostomy
- -otomy
- -plasty
Correct answer: -ectomy
The suffix -ectomy means surgical excision or removal of a body part (e.g., appendectomy).
Question 2: A patient is billed for a 'bronchoscopy.' Which body system does this procedure involve?
- Respiratory (Correct answer)
- Gastrointestinal
- Cardiovascular
- Urinary
Correct answer: Respiratory
The root 'bronch/o' refers to the bronchi, which are part of the respiratory system.
Question 3: In medical billing, what does the acronym EOB stand for?
- Explanation of Benefits (Correct answer)
- Evidence of Billing
- Exclusion of Benefits
- Estimate of Balance
Correct answer: Explanation of Benefits
EOB (Explanation of Benefits) is a statement from the insurer detailing what was paid and what is owed.
Question 4: Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposed to'?
- anti- (Correct answer)
- hypo-
- peri-
- inter-
Correct answer: anti-
The prefix anti- means against, as in 'antibiotic' (against bacteria).
Question 5: A claim is submitted with a 'CO-4' denial code. What does this typically indicate?
- Service inconsistent with the modifier billed (Correct answer)
- Duplicate claim submission
- Non-covered service
- Prior authorization required
Correct answer: Service inconsistent with the modifier billed
CARC CO-4 indicates the service billed is inconsistent with the modifier billed or required modifier is missing.
Question 6: The term 'hematuria' refers to:
- Blood in the urine (Correct answer)
- Blood in the stool
- Blood in the sputum
- Low blood count
Correct answer: Blood in the urine
Hemat/o means blood and -uria means urine condition, so hematuria is blood in the urine.
Question 7: Which modifier is used to indicate a bilateral procedure performed during the same operative session?
- -50 (Correct answer)
- -51
- -59
- -76
Correct answer: -50
Modifier -50 is appended to indicate a bilateral procedure performed during the same session.
CHAP Medical Terminology & Billing 2
Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?