FREE CPAT Medical Terminology & Coding Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

Fast

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High

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Low

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'nephro-' in medical terms?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

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Liver

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Heart

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Brain

Question 3

Which code set is used for billing outpatient procedures?

Accepted Answer

CPT

Answer

ICD-10

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HCPCS

Answer

DSM-5

Question 4

What does 'ICD-10' stand for?

Accepted Answer

International Classification of Diseases

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Internal Code Directory

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Insurance Claim Document

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Institutional Coding Database

Question 5

Which organization maintains the CPT code set?

Accepted Answer

AMA

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CMS

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WHO

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HHS

Question 6

What is a modifier in medical coding?

Accepted Answer

Additional code that clarifies a procedure

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A different diagnosis

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An extra fee

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Type of medication

Question 7

Which code system includes alphanumeric codes for durable medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

HCPCS

Answer

CPT

Answer

ICD-10

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DSM

Question 8

What is the purpose of diagnosis codes?

Accepted Answer

Justify medical necessity

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Identify provider

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Specify patient name

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Schedule future appointments

Question 9

Which of the following is used to code behavioral and mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10

Answer

DSM

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CPT

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HCPCS