1.) A code that has all of the words that describe the code that follows is what type of code?
Stand alone
100
20.) A modifier:
Provides additional information to the third-party payer
100
56.) When time is calculated for anesthesia services, the time begins when:
The anesthesiologist begins preparing the patient for anesthesia
100
4.) What punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates a range of codes is available?
Hyphen
200
What is an Inpatient vs. an Outpatient?
Inpatients are hospitalized for more the 24 hours. Outpatients return home or go to another facility the someday after receiving services.
200
73.) When the words "separate procedure" appear after the descriptor of a code, you know which of the following about that code?
The procedure was a minor procedure that would only be reported if it was the only service provided.
200
29.) Modifiers may affect:
The way payment is made by a third-party payer
200
57.) What type of nurse can administer anesthesia under the direction of an anesthesiologist?
CRN
200
47.) The request for advice or opinion from one physician to another physician is this type pf service:
Consultation
300
What is a Global surgical package and a Global period.
Package of all services that relate to a single surgery. Major surgery-90 day postoperative, Minor-10 day postoperative
300
74.) A triangle before a code indicates that the code description is or has been:
Revised
300
34.) Modifier -80, Assistant Surgeon, is used when:
A second surgeon provides assistance to the primary surgeon
300
Range of code (90281-99607) are what?
Medicine
300
50.) When a physician performs a preventive care servide, the extent of the exam is determined by the:
Age
400
9.) What term reflects the technologic advances made in medicine that are incorporated into the CPT manual?
Revisions
400
17.) What is the function of an add-on code?
Identifies a code that is never used alone
400
40.) The modifier "-AA" is an example of what type of modifier?
HCPCS
400
Range of codes (10021-69990) are what?
Surgery
400
52.) Mr. Smith presents to the Emergency Department at the local hospital for chest pain and is seen by the ED physician on duty. The physician obtains an extended HPI, and extended ROS, and a pertinent PFSH. What is the level of history?
Detailed
500
8.) CPT stands for:
Current Procedural Terminology
500
27.) Level II codes are not used in which setting?
Outpatient
500
38.) Modifier -58, staged or related procedure of service by the same physician during the postoperative period, is used to indicate:
That a subsequent surgery was planned at the time of the first surgery.
500
61.) The society that publishes the Relative Value Guide for anesthesia services is the:
American Society of Anesthesiologists
500
54.) The physician must consider multiple diagnoses and management options. There is a moderate amount of data to b reviewed and the risk of complications or death is moderate. What is the level of MDM?