The term used to reference a patient who has been seen regularly by the physician for the past three years is:
a. first-visit patient.
b. repeat patient.
c. established patient.
d. new patient.
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Q. 2) The term used to reference a patient who has been seen by a physician in the provider's group within the past two years is:
a. first-visit patient.
b. repeat patient.
c. established patient.
d. new patient.
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Q. 3) The term used to reference a patient who had been seen by a physician in the provider's group four years ago is:
a. first-visit patient.
b. repeat patient.
c. established patient.
d. new patient.
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Q. 4) The codes that represent services performed in the physician's office, outpatient clinic, or ambulatory setting are:
a. V codes.
b. M codes.
c. E/M codes.
d. E codes.
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Q. 5) Because the CPT is the primary coding manual for the billing office, the ____________________for each section should be understood by all billers.
a. general guidelines
b. methods of coding
c. modifiers
d. summary
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Q. 6) Unlisted codes are used when:
a. appropriate.
b. uncertain.
c. no other code fits the criteria.
d. the code is outdated.
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Q. 7) Which modifier represents a decision for surgery?
a. -47
b. -22
c. -80
d. -57
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Q. 8) Unlisted (new or unusual) codes end in:
a. 00.
b. 22.
c. 99.
d. 10.
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Q. 9) Which modifier represents that two surgeons were involved in the procedure?
a. -62
b. -22
c. -80
d. -51
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Q. 10) Which modifier represents reduced services?
a. -47
b. -22
c. -80
d. -52
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