FREE NCCT Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM/CPT) Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the ICD-10-CM coding system, what is the primary purpose of the 7th character extender?

Accepted Answer

To provide information about the episode of care

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To indicate the patient's gender

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To specify the anatomic site

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To denote the severity of the illness

Question 2

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are used to report:

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Medical services and procedures

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Patient diagnoses and symptoms

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Medical supplies and equipment

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Prescription drugs administered

Question 3

A patient sees a physician for a scheduled wellness exam. During the visit, the patient also complains of a new, persistent cough, which the physician evaluates and treats. Which CPT modifier should be appended to the E/M code for the cough evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Modifier -25

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Modifier -59

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Modifier -51

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Modifier -24

Question 4

What is the fundamental difference between the ICD-10-CM and CPT code sets?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM reports diagnoses, while CPT reports procedures.

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ICD-10-CM is for inpatient use, while CPT is for outpatient use.

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ICD-10-CM codes are numeric, while CPT codes are alphanumeric.

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ICD-10-CM is used in the US, while CPT is used internationally.

Question 5

The fraudulent practice of billing for a more complex or expensive service than was actually performed is known as:

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Upcoding

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Bundling

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Downcoding

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Unbundling

Question 6

The three key components used to select the correct level of an Evaluation and Management (E/M) code are History, Examination, and:

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Medical Decision Making

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Time

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Counseling

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Coordination of Care

Question 7

When using the ICD-10-CM codebook, a coder should first locate the term in the:

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Alphabetic Index and then verify in the Tabular List

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Tabular List and then verify in the Alphabetic Index

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Appendix for Neoplasms

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Table of Drugs and Chemicals