The type of code that contains the full description of the procedure without additional explanation is the
What is stand alone code
100
In CPT coding, a patient who was seen on October 1, 2008, and then not seen again in the same medical practice until August 30th, 2010 is classified as what type of patient
What is established patient?
100
The name of the total health care system of the US uniformed services is called
What is Military Health System
100
Irresponsible on-the-job actions such as horseplay and/or use of illegal drugs can result in denial of
What is worker's compensation benefits
200
Codes used by most physicians for reporting key categories are what two letter?
What is E&M
200
Levels of service are based on three components which are
What is history, examination and complexity of decision making
200
Symbol representing a code that is new to the CPT book
What is bullet point
200
Military service personnel in the Army Reserves and National Guard are called
What is Reserve Components
200
Which classification of businesses are not required to provide worker's compensation for their employees?
What is businesses who employ casual employees
300
Following the six sections listed in the main body of the CPT manual are the
What is Category III codes
300
Define chief complaint
What is reason why the patient is seeing the physician
300
Symbol used to indicate codes for vaccines pending FDA approval
What is lightning bolt
300
If a TRICARE eligible beneficiary has other health care coverage, such as employer group or private insurance, TRICARE considers this what
What is other health insurance
300
The deadline for submitting TRICARE claims is within ______ of service rendered.
What is 1 year
400
A main term can stand alone or it can be followed up by three what
What is modifying terms
400
Define face-to-face time
What is time the health care provider spends in direct contact with the pt
400
Symbol identifying a change in wording of a new/revised code
What is horizontal triangles
400
All CHAMPVA claims whether electronic or paper, should be sent to the VA health Administration Center in
What is Denver, CO
400
Eligibility can be confirmed by asking to see a Uniformed Services ID card or a family member's Uniformed Services ID card or by calling
What is DEERS
500
Which symbol is used to show that the code has been changed or modified
What is a triangle
500
The purpose of CPT coding is to provide a uniform language that
What is accurately describes professional service performed
500
symbol indicating an add-on code
What is +
500
Health care professionals filing CHAMPVA claims should use what form
What is CMS-1500
500
A statement of certification from the MTF that says it cannot provide the specific health care the beneficiary needs is referred to as a