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The modifier used to report a bilateral procedure is:
 
  -22.
  -47.
  -50.
  -53.



(Q. 2) The proper use of CPT modifiers can result in:
 
  increased reimbursement.
  claim-processing delays.
  denials of claims.
  reduced reimbursement.



(Q. 3) If two codes apply to an entry in the CPT index, the codes are separated by a:
 
  hyphen.
  comma.
  colon.
  semicolon.



(Q. 4) In the CPT index, all topics referring to CPT code sections or chapter headings are shown in:
 
  bold uppercase and lowercase letters.
  bold uppercase letters.
  all uppercase letters, not bold.
  all lowercase letters, not bold.



(Q. 5) The classes of main entries found in the CPT index include all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  organ, or other anatomic site.
  chief complaint.
  procedure or service.
  synonyms, eponyms, and abbreviations.



(Q. 6) What does the acronym CPT stand for?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



(Q. 7) Name the first six sections of the CPT code book.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



(Q. 8) What is the purpose of guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT code book?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



(Q. 9) List the three key components used to determine the level of evaluation and management (E/M) service.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



(Q. 10) What are the categories of CPT codes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?
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Comprehensive Health Insurance: Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement


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1)  Answer: -50.

2)  Answer: increased reimbursement.

3)  Answer: comma.

4)  Answer: bold uppercase letters.

5)  Answer: chief complaint.

6)  Current Procedural Terminology.

7)  Answer: The first six sections of the CPT code book are Evaluation and Management; Anesthesia; Surgery; Radiology; Pathology and Laboratory; and Medicine.

8)  Answer: Guidelines provide information that is necessary to appropriately interpret and accurately report procedures and services found in that section.

9)  Answer: The three key components are the extent of the patient's history obtained, the extent of the examination documented, and the complexity of the medical decision making.

10)  Answer: There are three categories of CPT codes. Category I codes describe a procedure or service rendered. Category II codes are optional codes for tracking purposes. Category III codes are used for new and emerging technology.
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