CODING Exam Questions & Answers 2023 (100% correct)

A code that has all of the words that describe the code that follows is what type of code? correct answersStand alone Procedures that are experimental, newly approved, or seldom used are reported with what type of code? correct answersUnlisted/Category III (with a special report) Who requires a special report with the use of unlisted codes? correct answersThird-party payers What six elements must a special report contain? correct answersNature, extent, need, time, effort, and equipment used (photos and medical journal articles if relevant) Which punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates a range of codes is available? correct answersHyphen Which punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates two or more codes are available? correct answersComma A list of the unlisted procedures for use in a specific section of the CPT manual is contained in: correct answersGuidelines In which CPT appendix would additions, deletions, and revisions be found? correct answersAppendix B In which CPT appendix would all modifiers be found? correct answersAppendix A CPT stands for: correct answersCurrent Procedural Terminology (4th Edition) Where is specific coding information about each section located? correct answersGuidelines