CHAP Medical Terminology & Billing 4

Question 1

What does 'supine' mean in medical documentation?

Accepted Answer

Lying on the back, face up

Answer

Supine describes a patient positioned on their back facing upward, commonly documented for procedures and exams.

Question 2

In CPT coding, what does the 'global surgical package' include?

Accepted Answer

Pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative care within a defined period

Answer

The global surgical package bundles pre-op evaluation, the surgery, and standard post-op care into a single reimbursement period.

Question 3

The medical term 'dyspnea' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing

Answer

Dys- means difficult or painful and -pnea means breathing, so dyspnea is labored or difficult breathing.

Question 4

Which form is used to submit professional (physician) claims to Medicare?

Accepted Answer

CMS-1500

Answer

The CMS-1500 form is the standard paper claim form used by physicians and non-institutional providers for Medicare and many other payers.

Question 5

A code is listed as 'bundled' in the NCCI edits. This means:

Accepted Answer

It cannot be billed separately when performed with a comprehensive code

Answer

NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits bundle codes that are considered integral to a comprehensive procedure, preventing separate billing.

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