E&M Evolution
I am the CPT for a nurse visit.
What is 99211?
True or False: A modifier should be appended to a CPT code to “help it pay.”
This ethical principle requires coders to assign codes based only on documentation.
What is Integrity?
This is what CPC stands for.
What is a Certified Professional Coder?
Adults typically have 206 of these.
What are bones?
Medical decision making for a level 4 meets this complexity.
What is moderate?
This is the modifier to indicate a separately distinct and identifiable E&M service when performed with a procedure.
What is modifier 25?
Failure to follow the Code of Ethics can result in this AAPC action.
What is Loss or Suspension of AAPC credentials?
CRC stands for this credential.
What is a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder?
This specialist evaluates your kidneys.
What is a Nephrologist?
I am the CPT for a new patient in-person E&M visit that lasts 30 minutes.
What is 99203?
This is the modifier appended when an unrelated E&M service is above and beyond the global period by the same physician or other QHP.
What is modifier 24?
Unintentional incorrect coding resulting in overpayment is usually classified as this.
What is Waste?
What credential was the CPC-H converted to in 2015?
What is the COC or Certified Outpatient Coder?
This is the bone commonly referred to as your "funny bone".
What is the Olecranon?
I am the new AMA equivalent of a synchronous audio-visual E&M telehealth visit meeting an established level 4.
What is CPT 98006?
CMS prefers these modifiers over modifier 59 when reporting distinct procedural services.
What are X{EPSU} modifiers?
According to the AAPC Code of Ethics, coders must refuse to code when this is missing.
What is adequate documentation?
I stand for the CGSC.
What is the Certified General Surgery Coder certification?
I am the name for the white part of your eyes.
What is the Sclera?
CPT 99221 - 99233 are considered codes for this type of service.
What is inpatient or observation?
I am the modifier appended on the facility side when a procedure is discontinued after anesthesia administered.
What is Modifier 74?
According to the AAPC Code of Ethics, coders must maintain this when handling patient information and provider data.
What is Confidentiality?
Per google, this is the hardest AAPC credential to obtain.
What is the CPC?
I am the name of the border where your facial skin and lips meet.
What is the Vermillion Border?