CPC Medical Coding Systems 4

Question 1

Which section of CPT contains codes for Evaluation and Management services?

Accepted Answer

99202-99499

Answer

E/M codes range from 99202-99499 and cover office visits, hospital care, consultations, and other patient evaluation services.

Question 2

In ICD-10-PCS, how many characters does every code contain?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

Every ICD-10-PCS code is exactly 7 alphanumeric characters, each representing a specific axis of classification.

Question 3

The CPT modifier -25 is used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

A significant, separately identifiable E/M was performed on the same day as a procedure

Answer

Modifier -25 is appended to an E/M code to indicate the provider performed a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same date as a procedure or other service.

Question 4

Which ICD-10-CM guideline applies when coding for acute and chronic conditions?

Accepted Answer

Code the acute condition first, followed by the chronic condition

Answer

ICD-10-CM guidelines state that when the same condition is described as both acute and chronic, sequence the acute subentry first, then the chronic subentry.

Question 5

A code listed as 'unspecified' in ICD-10-CM should be used:

Accepted Answer

Only when the documentation does not provide enough detail to assign a more specific code

Answer

Unspecified codes are appropriate only when clinical documentation lacks sufficient information to support a more specific diagnosis code.

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