CPC Medical Coding Systems & Classification 2

Question 1

Which ICD-10-CM convention instructs the coder to assign an additional code to fully describe a condition?

Accepted Answer

Code also

Answer

'Code also' instructs the coder to assign a secondary code when it may add important information about the condition.

Question 2

In CPT, what does the descriptor 'separate procedure' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The procedure is integral to a larger service and generally not billed alone

Answer

A 'separate procedure' designation means the service is usually part of a more comprehensive procedure and should not be billed independently when performed as part of that larger service.

Question 3

HCPCS Level II codes are maintained primarily by which organization?

Accepted Answer

CMS

Answer

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains HCPCS Level II codes used for non-physician services, supplies, and equipment.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

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

Question 5

Which CPT code category is used for emerging technologies, services, and procedures and is intended to collect data?

Accepted Answer

Category III

Answer

CPT Category III codes are temporary codes for emerging technologies and experimental procedures, used primarily for data collection.

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