Free NHA Medical Coding Systems (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) Questions and Answers

Question 1

The ICD-10-CM coding system is used to report which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Diagnoses and diseases

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Medical services and procedures

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Medical supplies and equipment

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Pharmaceutical drugs

Question 2

A physician performs a physical examination. Which code set would be used to bill for this service?

Accepted Answer

CPT

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ICD-10-CM

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HCPCS Level II

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NDC (National Drug Codes)

Question 3

HCPCS Level II codes are used to report which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Durable medical equipment and supplies

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Inpatient hospital procedures

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Physician services in an office

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Patient symptoms and diagnoses

Question 4

What is the purpose of adding a modifier, such as -50, to a CPT code?

Accepted Answer

To specify that a procedure was performed on both sides of the body

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To indicate the diagnosis

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To increase the reimbursement rate automatically

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To bundle multiple services into one code

Question 5

In the ICD-10-CM code M19.011, what does the 'M' represent?

Accepted Answer

The chapter of the disease classification

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The severity of the condition

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The laterality (left or right side)

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A placeholder for future expansion

Question 6

A patient is seen for an annual wellness visit with no specific complaints. Which type of ICD-10-CM code would be used as the primary diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A Z code (Factors influencing health status)

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An S code (Injury, poisoning)

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An R code (Symptoms, signs)

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A G code (Diseases of the nervous system)