COC CPT Procedure Coding 2

Question 1

Which CPT modifier indicates a service was reduced or eliminated at the physician's discretion?

Accepted Answer

-52

Answer

-53

Answer

-22

Answer

-32

Question 2

When coding an outpatient surgical procedure, how should postoperative complications managed in the office during the global period be reported?

Accepted Answer

No separate code — included in global surgical package

Answer

A separate E/M code with modifier -24

Answer

A new procedure code with modifier -79

Answer

A return-to-OR code with modifier -78

Question 3

Which CPT code category uses time as the key controlling factor for code selection in E/M coding as of 2021 guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Office/outpatient E/M codes (99202–99215)

Answer

Emergency department codes (99281–99285)

Answer

Hospital observation codes (99217–99220)

Answer

Inpatient consult codes (99241–99245)

Question 4

What does the CPT symbol '▲' (triangle) next to a code indicate?

Accepted Answer

Revised code description

Answer

New code

Answer

Add-on code

Answer

Exempt from modifier -51

Question 5

Which CPT modifier is used when two surgeons each perform distinct portions of a procedure?

Accepted Answer

-62

Answer

-66

Answer

-80

Answer

-81

Question 6

In CPT coding, an 'unlisted procedure' code is used when:

Accepted Answer

No specific CPT code adequately describes the service performed

Answer

The procedure is experimental

Answer

The payer does not cover the service

Answer

The procedure was performed in a hospital outpatient setting