19 Medical Coding

Diagnosis codes are in the CPT manual ICD9 manual HCPCS manual None of the above

Procedure codes are located in the CPT manual ICD9 manual HCPCS manual None of the above

A diagnosis is converted to a computer friendly code with the CPT manual ICD9 manual HCPCS manual None of the above

A procedure is converted to a computer friendly code with the CPT manual ICD9 manual HCPCS manual None of the above

The medical assistant will need to identify the appropriate codes to reflect the correct diagnosis to support the procedure or service performed True False

The superbill is not a document generated by the medical office and used as a charge slip, statement, and insurance reporting form True False

The superbill provides a comprehensive list of the most frequently used Patient procedure codes Services Diagnosis All of the above

Incorrect coding will cause delays or denials in reimbursement True False

HIPAA requires electronic submission of the CMS-1500 form for Medicare billing and reimbursement True False

Diagnosis Procedure Service codes All of the above In many ambulatory care settings, the process of insurance coding begins with identifying and recording the appropriate Diagnosis Procedure Service codes All of the above

The ICD9 manual codes are determined by HIPPA WHO AMA None of the above

The ICD9 and CPT codes are updated yearly True False

Diagnoses are given a ______-digit main code Two Three Four five

The primary diagnosis represents the patient’s major health problem for that particular visit True False

The CPT coding system was developed by WHO AMA HIPAA None of the above

The most commonly used codes are Evaluation and Management (E/M) services – which include Office visits Consultations Inpatient hospital care All of the above

For coding purposes, all patients are either an established patient, new patient or hospital patient True False

An established patient is one who has been seen by a physician in the practice within the last _____ years 2 3 4 5

Procedures and services are listed by Name of service or procedure Anatomic site Condition or disease All of the above

The medicine section of the CPT manual is organized according to body system, not disease True False