CPC Medicine Section and Modifiers 3

Question 1

Which modifier indicates a service was performed by a resident under the supervision of a teaching physician?

Accepted Answer

-GC

Answer

-GE

Answer

-GF

Answer

-GJ

Question 2

What does the -KX modifier indicate in Medicare billing?

Accepted Answer

Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met

Answer

Service is medically necessary per the ordering physician

Answer

Item was supplied without a written order

Answer

Service exceeded the coverage threshold

Question 3

Which ophthalmology code type describes a complete eye examination including history, general medical observation, and basic sensorimotor examination?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive ophthalmological service

Answer

Intermediate ophthalmological service

Answer

Special ophthalmological service

Answer

Established patient office visit

Question 4

In dialysis coding, which code describes the outpatient End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) monthly capitation payment for an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

90951–90962

Answer

36800–36861

Answer

90935–90940

Answer

90989–90993

Question 5

Which modifier is appended by the facility (not the physician) when a procedure is discontinued after anesthesia induction but before the surgical incision?

Accepted Answer

-74

Answer

-73

Answer

-53

Answer

-52

Question 6

What is the appropriate code for a prolonged office service lasting 30 additional minutes beyond the total time for the highest-level established patient E/M?

Accepted Answer

99417

Answer

99215

Answer

99358

Answer

99356