E/M Guidelines and Applications
Chapter 2 Modifiers Exam
/. A CPT modifier is a three-digit code that is appended to a code to indicate that a
service or procedure has been
altered - Answer-False
/.Level II modifiers are three-digit alphanumeric codes. - Answer-False
/.Level I modifiers are three-digit numeric codes. - Answer-False
/.Modifiers are placed in item 24d of the CMS-1500 form. - Answer-True
/.Third-party payers use different instructions for reporting modifiers. - Answer-True
/.The CMS form contains three modifier fields. - Answer-False
/.When reporting more than one modifier, the modifiers must be ranked according to
whether the modifier will affect
the fee for service. - Answer-True
/.A pricing modifier only increases the fee for the service. - Answer-False
/.A pricing modifier should be entered in the first modifier field if an informational
modifier is also reporte - Answer-True
/.When reporting more than one statistical modifier, with no other pricing modifiers, the
modifiers can be reported in
any order, with the exception of the QT, QW, and SF modifiers. - Answer-True
/.A statistical modifier, also known as a(n) Answer modifier, is used for
____________________purposes and
does not affect the fee. - Answer-informational
/.The modifier that indicates that multiple modifiers are needed is modifier - Answer--99
/.Modifier ________is used when a repeat procedure is performed by another physician.
- Answer--77
/.Using a CPT manual, select the correct modifier to use for the following case: Dr.
Smith completed a
Chapter 2 Modifiers Exam
/. A CPT modifier is a three-digit code that is appended to a code to indicate that a
service or procedure has been
altered - Answer-False
/.Level II modifiers are three-digit alphanumeric codes. - Answer-False
/.Level I modifiers are three-digit numeric codes. - Answer-False
/.Modifiers are placed in item 24d of the CMS-1500 form. - Answer-True
/.Third-party payers use different instructions for reporting modifiers. - Answer-True
/.The CMS form contains three modifier fields. - Answer-False
/.When reporting more than one modifier, the modifiers must be ranked according to
whether the modifier will affect
the fee for service. - Answer-True
/.A pricing modifier only increases the fee for the service. - Answer-False
/.A pricing modifier should be entered in the first modifier field if an informational
modifier is also reporte - Answer-True
/.When reporting more than one statistical modifier, with no other pricing modifiers, the
modifiers can be reported in
any order, with the exception of the QT, QW, and SF modifiers. - Answer-True
/.A statistical modifier, also known as a(n) Answer modifier, is used for
____________________purposes and
does not affect the fee. - Answer-informational
/.The modifier that indicates that multiple modifiers are needed is modifier - Answer--99
/.Modifier ________is used when a repeat procedure is performed by another physician.
- Answer--77
/.Using a CPT manual, select the correct modifier to use for the following case: Dr.
Smith completed a
