CMAS Medical Billing & Coding 3

Question 1

Which ICD-10-CM code category is used for external cause codes that describe how an injury occurred?

Accepted Answer

V-Y codes

Answer

V through Y codes in ICD-10-CM are external cause codes that describe the circumstances of an injury or health condition.

Question 2

What does CPT code 99213 represent?

Accepted Answer

Established patient office visit, low-to-moderate complexity

Answer

CPT 99213 is an established patient office visit requiring a medically appropriate history/exam and low-to-moderate medical decision making.

Question 3

A provider writes off the difference between their billed charge and the payer's allowed amount. This is called a:

Accepted Answer

Contractual adjustment

Answer

A contractual adjustment is the difference between the billed amount and the payer's contracted fee schedule amount that the provider agrees to write off.

Question 4

Which HCPCS Level II code range covers durable medical equipment (DME)?

Accepted Answer

E codes

Answer

HCPCS Level II E codes (E0100–E9999) represent durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds.

Question 5

What is the global period for a minor surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

Minor surgical procedures typically have a 10-day global period during which related follow-up care is included in the procedure fee.

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CMAS Medical Billing & Coding 3