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G6017 - correct answer ✔"intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or
patient motion during delivery of Radiation therapy (e.g., 3D positional
tracking, gating, 3D surface tracking), each fraction of treatment."
55875 - correct answer ✔insertion of ovoids and tandems is not used in
brachytherapy
In-situ, benign or malignant, Of uncertain histologic behavior - correct answer
✔To properly code a neoplasm it is necessary to determine from the record if
the neoplasm is:
D00.2 - correct answer ✔Which of the following is the correct diagnosis code
for carcinoma in situ of the stomach, pylorus?
The physician will be not held responsible for problems with the claim as the
coder filed the claim - correct answer ✔A physician makes rough, illegible
notes regarding a patient's diagnosis. The treatment notes are clear and easy
to follow. A coder assumes the diagnosis based on the treatment prescription,
codes the claim form and files the claim. Which of the following is not a
possibility in this scenario?
False claims act - correct answer ✔Which is the following is used by the
government as the primary enforcement tool in fighting fraud and abuse?
Wait 6 months and reaudit to determine if the problem still exists - correct
answer ✔If an audit reveals a pattern of repeated billing errors, which of the
following should be provider not do:
, in the past 3 years - correct answer ✔According to the CPT, a new pt is one
who has not received any professional services from the physician or another
physician of the same specialty and subspecialty who belongs to the same
group practice____________________.
Chief complaint - correct answer ✔________is a concise statement
describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis or other factor that is
the reason for, the encounter, usually stated in the patient's words.
Bill the appropriate level established pt office visit code - correct answer ✔If
a patient returns for the follow up care 30 days after the completion of high
dose remote brachy, the physician may:
99205, 99354 and two 99355s - correct answer ✔a physician evaluates a
new breast cancer pt. The 62 yr old female pt along with her husband and
daughter for a visit. The visit is well documented and supports a level 5
evaluation (99205). The pt is also considering chemo and has several other
medical issues that must be discussed in considering Rad Onc. The visit last
3 hours. What is the best coding scenario o represent this?
99222, POS 21 - correct answer ✔A freestanding center physician is asked
to look at a patient who has been admitted to the nearby hospital. The
physician leaves his freestanding center and drives to the hospital to see the
pt. The physician evaluates the pt and decides the pt is a candidate for rad
oncology. The Physician performs a well documented comprehensive history,
exam and medical decision making of moderate complexity. what is the
correct POS and encounter
Weekly statement that is false - correct answer ✔Weekly management
treatments, daily treatment must be reported in consecutive calendar days. PT
cannot skip days during treatment unless it is for a weekend or Holiday