Certified Medical Coding Specialist CPT Procedure Coding

Question 1

CPT codes are organized into which major sections?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology/Lab, Medicine

Answer

CPT is organized into six sections: Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory, and Medicine.

Question 2

What is a CPT add-on code, and how is it identified?

Accepted Answer

A supplemental code always reported with a primary code, marked with a '+' symbol

Answer

CPT add-on codes are identified by a '+' symbol and are always reported in conjunction with a primary procedure code, never alone.

Question 3

CPT modifier -51 is used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

Multiple procedures performed at the same session by the same provider

Answer

Modifier -51 (Multiple Procedures) is appended to secondary and subsequent procedures performed at the same operative session.

Question 4

Which CPT section contains codes for office visits and hospital consultations?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation and Management (99202–99499)

Answer

Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes (99202–99499) cover office visits, hospital visits, consultations, and other patient encounters.

Question 5

Category III CPT codes are:

Accepted Answer

Temporary codes for emerging technologies, services, and procedures

Answer

Category III CPT codes are four-digit alphanumeric temporary codes used to track emerging and experimental technologies and procedures.

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