CPC Basic 4

Question 1

When a patient has a confirmed diagnosis, the coder should code:

Accepted Answer

The confirmed diagnosis

Answer

When a definitive diagnosis has been confirmed, code the confirmed diagnosis rather than the signs and symptoms.

Question 2

What is the global period for most minor surgical procedures?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

Most minor surgical procedures have a 10-day global period during which postoperative care is included.

Question 3

Which code set is used exclusively for inpatient hospital procedure coding?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS

Answer

ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is used exclusively by hospitals for coding inpatient procedures.

Question 4

A patient is seen for hypertension and type 2 diabetes. There is a combination code available. The coder should:

Accepted Answer

Use the combination code

Answer

ICD-10-CM provides combination code E11.65 for type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia and E11- codes; when a combination code fully describes the conditions, use it rather than multiple codes.

Question 5

Which modifier indicates that a procedure was performed bilaterally?

Accepted Answer

-50

Answer

Modifier -50 is used to report bilateral procedures performed during the same operative session.

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CPC - Certified Professional Coder Practice Test

CPC Basic 4