CMC CPT & Procedural Coding

Question 1

CPT code 99213 is a typical example of which type of service?

Accepted Answer

Office or other outpatient established patient visit

Answer

Inpatient hospital visit

Answer

Emergency department visit

Answer

Preventive medicine visit

Question 2

Which CPT code range covers Evaluation and Management (E/M) services?

Accepted Answer

99202–99499

Answer

10000–19999

Answer

70000–79999

Answer

00100–01999

Question 3

What does the CPT modifier -25 indicate?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Reduced services

Answer

Bilateral procedure

Answer

Assistant surgeon

Question 4

In the CPT manual, what do Category II codes represent?

Accepted Answer

Performance measurement tracking codes

Answer

Investigational procedures

Answer

Temporary codes for emerging technology

Answer

Vaccine product codes

Question 5

Which CPT modifier is used to indicate a procedure was performed bilaterally?

Accepted Answer

-50

Answer

-51

Answer

-59

Answer

-76

Question 6

What is the global surgery package in CPT coding?

Accepted Answer

A defined period of pre- and post-operative care included in the surgical fee

Answer

A bundle of codes for complex surgeries only

Answer

A package price for all surgeries in a hospital stay

Answer

A modifier used for outpatient surgery centers