COC CPT Procedure Coding

Question 1

Which CPT code range covers Evaluation and Management services?

Accepted Answer

99202–99499

Answer

10004–10021

Answer

70010–79999

Answer

80047–89398

Question 2

What does an 'add-on' CPT code indicate?

Accepted Answer

A code always reported with a primary procedure

Answer

A code used only for inpatient settings

Answer

A code that replaces the primary procedure code

Answer

A code requiring a modifier every time

Question 3

Which modifier is appended to a CPT code to indicate a bilateral procedure?

Accepted Answer

-50

Answer

-51

Answer

-59

Answer

-26

Question 4

A surgeon performs a procedure and a radiologist provides only the interpretation. Which modifier does the radiologist append?

Accepted Answer

-26

Answer

-TC

Answer

-52

Answer

-53

Question 5

What is the purpose of CPT modifier -59?

Accepted Answer

Distinct procedural service not normally reported together

Answer

Reduced services by physician

Answer

Bilateral procedure

Answer

Repeat procedure by same physician

Question 6

Which CPT section includes codes for surgical pathology?

Accepted Answer

Pathology and Laboratory (80000s–89999)

Answer

Medicine (90000s–99199)

Answer

Surgery (10004–69990)

Answer

Radiology (70010–79999)