CPC Medical Coding Systems

Question 1

What is the purpose of ICD-10-CM codes?

Accepted Answer

To identify diagnostic conditions.

Answer

To report surgical instruments.

Answer

To describe medical procedures.

Answer

To bill insurance companies directly.

Question 2

Which coding system is primarily used for inpatient hospital procedures?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS

Answer

ICD-10-CM

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CPT

Answer

HCPCS Level II

Question 3

What is the main use of CPT codes?

Accepted Answer

To code procedures and services.

Answer

To assign diagnosis codes.

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To track patient demographics.

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To record lab results.

Question 4

Which organization maintains the CPT code set?

Accepted Answer

AMA

Answer

CMS

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WHO

Answer

AHIMA

Question 5

What is the function of HCPCS Level II codes?

Accepted Answer

To report supplies and non-physician services.

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To replace CPT codes.

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To code inpatient surgeries.

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To describe clinical diagnoses.

Question 6

What does a placeholder 'X' in an ICD-10-CM code indicate?

Accepted Answer

Fills in for absent characters when 7th is needed.

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Indicates an expired code.

Answer

Used only in inpatient records.

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Marks invalid codes for deletion.

Question 7

Which code set uses a seven-character alphanumeric structure?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS

Answer

CPT

Answer

HCPCS

Answer

ICD-9-CM

Question 8

Which modifier would you apply to a CPT code for a bilateral procedure?

Accepted Answer

-50

Answer

-59

Answer

-25

Answer

-26

Question 9

Why is it important to verify code updates each year?

Accepted Answer

To prevent coding errors and ensure compliance.

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To ensure reimbursement is maximized.

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To change the provider's credentials.

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To reduce patient visits.