MCBC Exam Introduction to CPT with all Correct &
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What is the purpose of locating the index after reviewing the physician's statements in the patient's
medical records? ✔Correct Answer-The index provides a pointer to the correct code range.
A main term in a CPT index may be followed by which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-
Subterms
What does the cross-reference "See" tell the coder to do? ✔Correct Answer-Refer to the term that
follows to find the code.
Which of the following apply to CPT Category III codes? ✔Correct Answer-Category III codes are
temporary codes
Category III codes are for emerging technology, services, and procedures
To save space, what is commonly left out of the CPT? ✔Correct Answer-Connecting words
When is a range of codes shown? ✔Correct Answer-When more than one code applies to an entry
How many sections are listed in the main text? ✔Correct Answer-6
Identify all the correct statements related to changes for Category I codes. ✔Correct Answer-
Annual changes for Category I codes are announced in October each year and are in effect after
January 1 of the following year
The AMA reports changes to the new codes on its website
The section ___________ include special notes, rules, and structure about a CPT section in order to
select the correct code. ✔Correct Answer-guidelines
The CPT ________ makes the process of selecting the correct procedure code more efficient.
✔Correct Answer-index
An unlisted procedure code is used for ✔Correct Answer-New procedures or procedures that have
not been assigned a Category I or III code yet
Cross-References are mainly used for synonyms, eponyms, and _____. ✔Correct Answer-
abbreviations
Identify all the correct statements regarding the use of special reports in documenting ✔Correct
Answer-Special reports are used for unlisted procedure codes
Special reports permit payers to assess the medical appropriateness of the procedures
Special reports are used for new or rare procedures
Appendix ________ is a Summary of Renumbered CPT Codes. ✔Correct Answer-M
, Identify the correct statements related to the main text as used in selecting the CPT code ✔Correct
Answer-Each of the six sections of the main text lists procedure codes and descriptors under
subsection headings
The subsection headings group procedures or services.
The section, subsection, and code number range on a page are shown at the top of the page
An indented code uses a _________ to separate the common descriptor from the unique descriptor.
✔Correct Answer-semicolon
Identify the correct statements related to section guidelines. ✔Correct Answer-The guidelines
cover definitions and items unique to the section
The guidelines list the subsections in which the notes occur and the notes begin those subsections
The guidelines include special notes about the structure of the section or the rules for its use
Identify the correct reason some codes and descriptors are followed by indented see or use entries
✔Correct Answer-See or use entries refer the coder to other codes
When an unlisted code is reported to a payer, which of the following should accompany the claim?
✔Correct Answer-Documentation of the procedure
Which of the following are among the three symbols used in CPT codes? ✔Correct Answer-Bullet
What is the purpose of sending a payer a special reports of the procedure? ✔Correct Answer-To
show medical appropriateness
Which appendix includes a Summary of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions in the CPT? ✔Correct
Answer-B
Which of the following is the symbol for an add on code? ✔Correct Answer-+
Which of the following statements applies to the common descriptor? ✔Correct Answer-The
common descriptor begins with a capital letter, but the unique descriptors after the semicolon do
not.
In order to report Telemedicine codes, the provider must exchange enough information in order to
meet the _____ components required as with a face to face encounter ✔Correct Answer-key
Some codes and descriptors are followed by _________see or use entries in parentheses.
✔Correct Answer-indented
are correct in regards to CPT symbols? ✔Correct Answer-A bullet indicates a new procedure
A triangle indicates that the code's descriptor has changed
Facing triangles (two triangles that face each other) enclose new or revised text other than the
code's descriptor
when the lightning bolt symbol is used in CPT ✔Correct Answer-The lightning bolt symbol is used
with vaccine codes that have been submitted to the FDA and are expected to be approved for use
soon
The lightning bolt symbol indicates the codes cannot be used until approved
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What is the purpose of locating the index after reviewing the physician's statements in the patient's
medical records? ✔Correct Answer-The index provides a pointer to the correct code range.
A main term in a CPT index may be followed by which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-
Subterms
What does the cross-reference "See" tell the coder to do? ✔Correct Answer-Refer to the term that
follows to find the code.
Which of the following apply to CPT Category III codes? ✔Correct Answer-Category III codes are
temporary codes
Category III codes are for emerging technology, services, and procedures
To save space, what is commonly left out of the CPT? ✔Correct Answer-Connecting words
When is a range of codes shown? ✔Correct Answer-When more than one code applies to an entry
How many sections are listed in the main text? ✔Correct Answer-6
Identify all the correct statements related to changes for Category I codes. ✔Correct Answer-
Annual changes for Category I codes are announced in October each year and are in effect after
January 1 of the following year
The AMA reports changes to the new codes on its website
The section ___________ include special notes, rules, and structure about a CPT section in order to
select the correct code. ✔Correct Answer-guidelines
The CPT ________ makes the process of selecting the correct procedure code more efficient.
✔Correct Answer-index
An unlisted procedure code is used for ✔Correct Answer-New procedures or procedures that have
not been assigned a Category I or III code yet
Cross-References are mainly used for synonyms, eponyms, and _____. ✔Correct Answer-
abbreviations
Identify all the correct statements regarding the use of special reports in documenting ✔Correct
Answer-Special reports are used for unlisted procedure codes
Special reports permit payers to assess the medical appropriateness of the procedures
Special reports are used for new or rare procedures
Appendix ________ is a Summary of Renumbered CPT Codes. ✔Correct Answer-M
, Identify the correct statements related to the main text as used in selecting the CPT code ✔Correct
Answer-Each of the six sections of the main text lists procedure codes and descriptors under
subsection headings
The subsection headings group procedures or services.
The section, subsection, and code number range on a page are shown at the top of the page
An indented code uses a _________ to separate the common descriptor from the unique descriptor.
✔Correct Answer-semicolon
Identify the correct statements related to section guidelines. ✔Correct Answer-The guidelines
cover definitions and items unique to the section
The guidelines list the subsections in which the notes occur and the notes begin those subsections
The guidelines include special notes about the structure of the section or the rules for its use
Identify the correct reason some codes and descriptors are followed by indented see or use entries
✔Correct Answer-See or use entries refer the coder to other codes
When an unlisted code is reported to a payer, which of the following should accompany the claim?
✔Correct Answer-Documentation of the procedure
Which of the following are among the three symbols used in CPT codes? ✔Correct Answer-Bullet
What is the purpose of sending a payer a special reports of the procedure? ✔Correct Answer-To
show medical appropriateness
Which appendix includes a Summary of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions in the CPT? ✔Correct
Answer-B
Which of the following is the symbol for an add on code? ✔Correct Answer-+
Which of the following statements applies to the common descriptor? ✔Correct Answer-The
common descriptor begins with a capital letter, but the unique descriptors after the semicolon do
not.
In order to report Telemedicine codes, the provider must exchange enough information in order to
meet the _____ components required as with a face to face encounter ✔Correct Answer-key
Some codes and descriptors are followed by _________see or use entries in parentheses.
✔Correct Answer-indented
are correct in regards to CPT symbols? ✔Correct Answer-A bullet indicates a new procedure
A triangle indicates that the code's descriptor has changed
Facing triangles (two triangles that face each other) enclose new or revised text other than the
code's descriptor
when the lightning bolt symbol is used in CPT ✔Correct Answer-The lightning bolt symbol is used
with vaccine codes that have been submitted to the FDA and are expected to be approved for use
soon
The lightning bolt symbol indicates the codes cannot be used until approved
