CPC Medical Coding Systems 3

Question 1

The ICD-10-CM Excludes2 note means:

Accepted Answer

The excluded condition is not included here but may be coded together if both are present

Answer

Excludes2 indicates the excluded condition is not part of the code but may be reported together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 2

A CPT add-on code (+) must always be:

Accepted Answer

Reported in conjunction with a designated primary procedure code

Answer

Add-on codes are supplemental codes that must accompany a primary procedure code and are never reported independently.

Question 3

Which ICD-10-CM code category is used to report external causes of morbidity?

Accepted Answer

V00-Y99

Answer

ICD-10-CM codes V00-Y99 capture external causes of injuries and health conditions, such as accidents, falls, and poisonings.

Question 4

In CPT, the global surgical package for a major surgery includes postoperative care for how many days?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

The standard global surgical package for major procedures includes 90 days of postoperative care following the surgery date.

Question 5

Which character in an ICD-10-CM code indicates laterality?

Accepted Answer

6th character

Answer

In ICD-10-CM, the 6th character commonly identifies laterality (right, left, bilateral) for conditions affecting paired body structures.

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