What is the modifier used to indicate that the procedure was performed on both sides of the body?
50
100
Where are Category I codes found
at the beginning of the manual
100
How many sections are there in the Category I codes
6
100
When the index provides more than one code choice, or a code range, you should
cross-reference all of the codes listed to ensure correct code assignment
100
What is the area surrounding a lesion called?
margins
200
The HCPCS has how many levels
3
200
The full description for CPT code 68325 is
conjunctivoplasty; with buccal mucous membrane graft (includes obtaining graft)
200
The amount of physician work involved in a service determines what type of code
evaluation and management
200
Name one of the four types of decision-making
high
200
Which of the following is NOT considered a skin layer?
fibrocutaneous
300
When you find the cross-reference "see," it means
that you are in the wrong place to find the procedure you are searching for
300
A group of services that all relate to a single surgery is a
global surgical package
300
What is the term for a code that covers the preoperative to postoperative services of the anesthesiologist?
anesthesia code package
300
If a physician only uses adhesive strips for the repair, rather than assign a code for the repair, you should assign a(n)
E/M code
400
Why do modifiers have a hyphen in front of them?
to show it is separate from the code
400
When the index provides more than one code choice, or a code range, you should
cross-reference all of the codes listed to ensure correct code assignment
400
The global period is the time
frame established by the insurance company during which the provider must render all services related to a surgery
400
CMS and most insurance companies compute anesthesia time units as
15 minutes = 1 unit
400
What does it mean when a code is enclosed with facing triangles?
descriptor is new or revised since last year (or has new guidelines)
500
A database listing every service and procedure that the provider offers is called a
chargemaster
500
What codes are specific to the setting of the procedure
evaluation and management codes
500
Assign the appropriate evaluation andmanagement code(s) in the blank space.
An established patient of a pediatrician is seen for a broken leg. There is an expanded problem focused exam and low complexity of decision making.
99213
500
Mrs. Johnson was found to have a cancerous tumor on the head of the pancreas. She was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago and has been taking time to discuss her options with her husband and family. She was admitted now for a Whipple procedure, which she underwent under general anesthesia.
00794
500
If the physician uses electrocautery to remove the entire lesion, you should then assign a code for