Basic Flashcards
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Which section of the CPT codebook contains Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes?
Answer: Section I
E/M codes (99202–99499) are found in Section I of the CPT codebook.
A coder assigns code 99213 for an office visit. This code belongs to which code set?
Answer: CPT
99213 is a CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Evaluation and Management code.
What does the modifier -25 indicate when appended to an E/M code?
Answer: Significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as a procedure
Modifier -25 indicates a significant, separately identifiable E/M service was performed on the same day as another procedure.
In ICD-10-CM, how many characters can a code have at maximum?
Answer: 7
ICD-10-CM codes can be up to 7 characters in length, with a decimal point after the third character.
Which guideline applies when a patient is seen for a condition that is both acute and chronic?
Answer: Code the acute condition first, then the chronic condition
ICD-10-CM guidelines state the acute condition should be sequenced first when both acute and chronic forms of a condition exist.
What is the purpose of a 'placeholder' character (X) in ICD-10-CM?
Answer: To fill a position so a required 6th or 7th character can be assigned
The placeholder X is used to fill positions when a code requires a 6th or 7th character but the preceding position is not needed.
Which organization publishes and maintains the CPT code set?
Answer: AMA
The American Medical Association (AMA) publishes and annually updates the CPT code set.