CPT codes describe the main reason for the encounter or visit.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Q. 2) CPT codes are used to determine the amount of reimbursement the provider will receive.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Q. 3) The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) was first published by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1966.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Q. 4) Types of medical decision making (MDM) include:
A. straightforward.
B. low complexity.
C. moderate complexity.
D. detailed.
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Q. 5) In the case of a presenting problem that may NOT require the presence of a physician, if service is provided under the physician's supervision, it is considered:
A. minimal in nature.
B. self-limited in nature.
C. low severity in nature.
D. moderate severity in nature.
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Q. 6) The review of systems (ROS) is considered part of:
A. the history of the patient.
B. the examination of the patient.
C. the medical decision making.
D. none of the above.
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Q. 7) In order to consider time as a factor in evaluation and management (E/M) coding, counseling must constitute more than:
A. 25 of the visit.
B. 30 of the visit.
C. 50 of the visit.
D. 75 of the visit.
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Q. 8) Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:
A. results of diagnostic testing.
B. prognosis.
C. risks and benefits of treatment options.
D. all of the above.
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Q. 9) To code an evaluation and management (E/M) service properly for a new patient, which of the following elements must be documented?
A. History and examination
B. History and medical decision making
C. Examination only
D. History, examination, and medical decision making
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Q. 10) A presenting problem for which the risk of morbidity without treatment is low and full recovery is expected would be considered:
A. minimal in nature.
B. self-limited in nature.
C. low severity in nature.
D. moderate severity in nature.
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