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Fiber optics, microwave, and cryotherapy are used in

Fiber optics, microwave, and cryotherapy are used in

Fiber optics, microwave, and cryotherapy are used in
A) laparoscopic surgery
B) mapping
C) genetic therapy
D) minimally invasive surgery

KeeBeeUtiful   101   3 Replies

bio_man

Patient seen for body lice and given topical treatment for application at home ____________________

Patient seen for body lice and given topical treatment for application at home ____________________

[html]Question 1.Patient is seen in the emergency department for a 1.5 cm laceration of the lower right eyelid. Physician repairs the wound with tissue adhesive. ____________________Question 2.

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swolfe15

Patient was treated for a sprained ankle. The patient was given crutches (a pair of adjustable, ...

Patient was treated for a sprained ankle. The patient was given crutches (a pair of adjustable, ...

[html]Question 1.The physician inserted a diaphragm for contraception in a 23-year-old female patient ____________________Question 2.Patient was treated for a sprained ankle. The pat

wrightjb   104   2 Replies

wrightjb

Gel mattress ____________________

Gel mattress ____________________

Question 1.Contact lens, MMA, spherical ____________________Question 2.Gel mattress ____________________

FAITHBELLE   82   1 Reply

vande746

Patient with a new tracheostomy was given a tracheostomy care kit ____________________

Patient with a new tracheostomy was given a tracheostomy care kit ____________________

[html]Question 1.Which of the following does NOT have an HCPCS code and is therefore not a billable item?

▸ transportation to and from appointments

▸ a specialized bed

▸ tracheostomy supplies

▸ speech therapy

Hpreet796   78   1 Reply

wasan

New services, procedures, or drugs which have not yet been assigned a code can be coded with a(n)

New services, procedures, or drugs which have not yet been assigned a code can be coded with a(n)

[html]Question 1.Which of the following is NOT a category of HCPCS codes?

▸ permanent

▸ temporary

▸ equipment/supplies

▸ miscellaneousQuestion 2.New services, procedures, or drug

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Tneary

Codes for transportation of portable diagnostic radiology equipment to provider locations are found ...

Codes for transportation of portable diagnostic radiology equipment to provider locations are found ...

[html]Question 1.Codes for mental health services, including treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, are found in the HCPCS

▸ D codes

▸ H codes

▸ K codes

▸ P codesQuestion 2.Codes

melinoma86   42   1 Reply

Niquegirl21!

As always, the first step in identifying a main term is to

As always, the first step in identifying a main term is to

[html]Question 1.If a service has both a CPT-4 code and an HCPCS code, and the patient is covered by private insurance, which code should you report?

▸ always report the CPT-4 code

▸ always report the HCPCS code

▸ ch

asdoooeoe   30   2 Replies

asdoooeoe

If a service has both a CPT-4 code and an HCPCS code, and the patient is covered by ...

If a service has both a CPT-4 code and an HCPCS code, and the patient is covered by ...

[html]Question 1.Temporary national codes remain temporary

▸ indefinitely

▸ until the next update is published

▸ 1 year

▸ 90 daysQuestion 2.If a service has both a CPT-4 code and

spruckj   32   1 Reply

jeromet1

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a medical supply to be considered DME?

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a medical supply to be considered DME?

[html]Question 1.Which of the following items is NOT considered to be durable medical equipment?

▸ crutches

▸ artificial kidney machines

▸ examination gowns

▸ hospital bedsQuestion 2.

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SPP24

A unit of measurement for radioactivity is

A unit of measurement for radioactivity is

[html]Question 1.An ambulance transporting a patient from one hospital to a private home would be covered under

▸ Medicare Part A

▸ Medicare Part B

▸ Medicare Part C

▸ MedicaidQuestion 2.

Ingy_   35   1 Reply

Cele_1015

Which of the following groups of codes is no longer published with the other national HCPCS codes ...

Which of the following groups of codes is no longer published with the other national HCPCS codes ...

[html]Question 1.The HCPCS was created because

▸ CPT-4 was too detailed

▸ there was a need for a classification system for services not included in CPT-4

▸ CPT-4 was too general

▸ the CPT-4 classification system was

victor.m.rojas2   37   3 Replies

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Strategyboyz21

The HCPCS classification system was created by

The HCPCS classification system was created by

[html]Question 1.What codes are used to identify administration of an IV therapy?

▸ CPT-4

▸ HCPCS

▸ ICD-9-CM

▸ ICD-10-CMQuestion 2.The HCPCS classification system was created by

DragoxCM16   43   1 Reply

purplepanda1516

Which of the following is NOT a part of the criteria for DME to be approved by Medicare?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the criteria for DME to be approved by Medicare?

[html]Question 1.When a patient receives nutrients intravenously because of the body's inability to take in nutrients orally or by other methods, this nutrition is officially called

▸ liquid food

▸ TPN

▸ tube feeding

zmudasam   39   3 Replies

anthead

Which agency oversees the approval process of radiopharmaceuticals to determine if they are safe for ...

Which agency oversees the approval process of radiopharmaceuticals to determine if they are safe for ...

[html]Question 1.What uses a contrast or a tracer, can help diagnose a patient's condition on a radiological scan, and can also be used to treat diseases, such as bone cancer?

▸ sonar therapy

▸ chemical therapy

▸ rad

Migo7s   45   1 Reply

DWFG2796

According to Medicare guidelines, what qualifies a transportation vehicle as an ambulance?

According to Medicare guidelines, what qualifies a transportation vehicle as an ambulance?

[html]Question 1.Which claim form does a skilled nursing facility use to bill transportation services to Medicare?

▸ UB-04

▸ CMS-1500

▸ UB-92

▸ CMS 1450Question 2.According to Me

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Jennyyy

Which claim form does an independent ambulance or transportation company use to bill Medicare?

Which claim form does an independent ambulance or transportation company use to bill Medicare?

[html]Question 1.What must an ambulance company do to bill HCPCS transportation services?

▸ send the bill directly to CMS

▸ bill the accepting facility and they will bill insurance and pay ambulance fees

▸ use the ap

jonnyjon   35   2 Replies

jonnyjon

When the HCPCS Index provides more than one code choice or code range, what is the guidance?

When the HCPCS Index provides more than one code choice or code range, what is the guidance?

[html]Question 1.What is a difference in how the main terms are represented in the HCPCS versus the CPT-4?

▸ CPT-4 uses indentations

▸ CPT-4 doesn't use indentations

▸ HCPCS uses hyphens

▸ HCPCS doesn't use bold typ

PiMaster314   39   3 Replies

jeromet1

When billing Medicare or Medicaid and there is a CPT-4 code equivalent to the HCPCS code, what should you do?

When billing Medicare or Medicaid and there is a CPT-4 code equivalent to the HCPCS code, what should you do?

[html]Question 1.What type of codes allow providers to immediately bill insurances for a service or item as soon as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use, even though there is no code that describes it?

wrightjb   51   2 Replies

wrightjb

What HCPCS codes does Medicaid recognize, but not Medicare?

What HCPCS codes does Medicaid recognize, but not Medicare?

[html]Question 1.What do Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) use for durable medical equipment (DME) providers to identify certain products and supplies?

▸ C codes

▸ S codes

▸ K codes

▸ T codes

Suedyso   35   1 Reply

DWFG2796

What workgroup oversees the HCPCS codes?

What workgroup oversees the HCPCS codes?

[html]Question 1.In the HCPCS code, what letter starts the dental codes?

▸ J

▸ D

▸ S

▸ TQuestion 2.What workgroup oversees the HCPCS codes?

▸ CMS

▸ HCPCS

▸ AMA

▸ AHIMA[/h

trea48   34   2 Replies

trea48

In the HCPCS code, what letter do the drug codes start with?

In the HCPCS code, what letter do the drug codes start with?

[html]Question 1.What classification system was developed for services not included in CPT-4, as well as for nonphysician services, medical supplies, equipment, and medications?

▸ ICD-10-CM

▸ HCPCS

▸ ICD-9-CM

▸ CDT

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abonaccorso1

Timmy Bowman is a four-year-old child with impacted cerumen. His mother says he has been complaining ...

Timmy Bowman is a four-year-old child with impacted cerumen. His mother says he has been complaining ...

[html]Question 1.Maria Stanley is a 43-year-old female who is seen for a screening mammogram of the left breast. The study was performed in the breast clinic by their technicians and the digital image was read by Dr. Walter

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RNIPP

Hemodialysis with the physician evaluating the patient three times during the service ____________________

Hemodialysis with the physician evaluating the patient three times during the service ____________________

[html]Question 1.Reevaluation of a knee injury following a course of athletic training ____________________Question 2.Hemodialysis with the physician evaluating the patient three tim

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daniellasousa

IV infusion of chemotherapy administered for 2 hours ____________________

IV infusion of chemotherapy administered for 2 hours ____________________

Question 1.Hypoxia response curve ____________________Question 2.IV infusion of chemotherapy administered for 2 hours ____________________

tittyboi   36   1 Reply

jzhu11

A 50-year-old female with end-stage renal disease treated biweekly in the outpatient dialysis unit ...

A 50-year-old female with end-stage renal disease treated biweekly in the outpatient dialysis unit ...

[html]Question 1.Individual behavior modification and insight-oriented psychotherapy in office for 45 minutes ____________________Question 2.A 50-year-old female with end-stage renal

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Andreasnlnvld

A congenital medical disorder in which part of the nervous system is missing from the end of the ...

A congenital medical disorder in which part of the nervous system is missing from the end of the ...

[html]Question 1.Which of the following is NOT a type of psychotherapy?

▸ behavior modification

▸ insight oriented

▸ situational

▸ interactiveQuestion 2.A congenital medical diso

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Ingy_

A(n) __________ contains antigens from a weakened strain of a virus so that the body will fight it, ...

A(n) __________ contains antigens from a weakened strain of a virus so that the body will fight it, ...

[html]Question 1.A substance containing nontoxic bacteria and given to a patient to enhance the immune system is a(n)

▸ toxoid

▸ immune globulin

▸ serum globulin

▸ vaccineQuestion 2.

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austire

The technical name for sleepwalking is

The technical name for sleepwalking is

[html]Question 1.A pulmonary function test that measures the ability of the lungs to inhale and exhale is a(n)

▸ bronchodilation

▸ exercise stress test

▸ gas diffusion test

▸ spirometryQuestion

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Jjogbhf

The group of fibers that carry electrical impulses through the center of the heart is the

The group of fibers that carry electrical impulses through the center of the heart is the

[html]Question 1.A procedure to restore normal heart rhythm, using a low electrical current and with the patient under moderate sedation is known as

▸ PTCA

▸ cardioversion

▸ electrocardiography

▸ automated external

unicorngirl13   35   2 Replies

unicorngirl13

Degeneration of the structure of the cornea is known as

Degeneration of the structure of the cornea is known as

[html]Question 1.A test to monitor a patient's ability to balance is a(n)

▸ EMG

▸ ENG

▸ EEG

▸ ECGQuestion 2.Degeneration of the structure of the cornea is known as

▸ strabis

pkownas   35   1 Reply

Va97001

A test to evaluate muscular activity of the esophagus at rest and during swallowing is a(n)

A test to evaluate muscular activity of the esophagus at rest and during swallowing is a(n)

[html]Question 1.A type of dialysis that involves transferring the blood to a device that contains charcoal or resin for the removal of toxins is known as

▸ hemofiltration

▸ peritoneal dialysis

▸ hemodialysis

▸ hemo

daniellasousa   30   1 Reply

jeromet1

Proteins extracted from purified human blood plasma are known as

Proteins extracted from purified human blood plasma are known as

[html]Question 1.Which cardiovascular subsection includes CPR?

▸ therapeutic services and procedures

▸ cardiography

▸ cardiovascular monitoring services

▸ echocardiographyQuestion 2.

Migo7s   33   1 Reply

ShayT0923

Which subcategory provides analysis of cochlear implants for effectiveness?

Which subcategory provides analysis of cochlear implants for effectiveness?

[html]Question 1.Vestibular function tests help diagnose

▸ hearing deficits

▸ visual difficulties

▸ nystagmus

▸ glaucomaQuestion 2.Which subcategory provides analysis of cochlear

ujesssss   34   2 Replies

ujesssss

What profession assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps to prevent disorders related to speech, ...

What profession assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps to prevent disorders related to speech, ...

[html]Question 1.Which of the following is NOT an ophthalmological procedure?

▸ computerized corneal topography

▸ tonography

▸ spectacle services

▸ gonioscopyQuestion 2.What prof

JisselFlores   34   1 Reply

joanamet

What procedure uses electrodes to detect electrical activity of the stomach to diagnose stomach disorders?

What procedure uses electrodes to detect electrical activity of the stomach to diagnose stomach disorders?

[html]Question 1.What procedure involves an analysis of the patient's breath for normal levels of hydrogen and methane, and levels after introducing another substance, such as fructose?

▸ a breath test

▸ breathalyzer

stevengu246   36   2 Replies

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stevengu246

Which of the following is true regarding hemoperfusion?

Which of the following is true regarding hemoperfusion?

[html]Question 1.When can a provider bill for a dialysis education class?

▸ after the patient completes the class

▸ once the patient starts the class

▸ once the patient starts on dialysis

▸ after the patient partici

Clement   16   1 Reply

eltoro

How frequently are dialysis services usually billed?

How frequently are dialysis services usually billed?

[html]Question 1.What is the difference between hemofiltration and hemodialysis?

▸ hemodialysis can only be done at home

▸ hemodialysis is a slower procedure for critically ill patients

▸ hemofiltration is a slower p

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sjbux

Dialysis has how many subheadings?

Dialysis has how many subheadings?

[html]Question 1.What cleanses the body of toxins when the kidneys can no longer separate toxins from the blood?

▸ biofeedback

▸ dialysis

▸ blood transfusion

▸ kidney transplantQuestion 2.

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Antoinette12

What procedure involves the clinician inserting a probe with a balloon attached into the rectum and ...

What procedure involves the clinician inserting a probe with a balloon attached into the rectum and ...

[html]Question 1.Which methodology can be used to control mental processes in order to regulate body functions in response to stress?

▸ hypnotherapy

▸ ECT

▸ biofeedback

▸ anti-anxiety medication

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mbowdish