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Symbol designating that a new code has been added to the current edition
of CPT - ANSWER ✔✔- bullet
Moderate sedation - ANSWER ✔✔- Anesthesia that results in a level of
consciousness in which the patient can still respond to verbal commands
Parenthetical Notes - ANSWER ✔✔- Located directly below the code or code
range and provide additional information regarding the code being reviewed
A Patient is sent to the radiology department with an indication of abdominal
pain. A KUB is order. The coder inputs data that is then transferred to line
21 of the CMS-1500 form, showing ICD-10-CM R10.11 (abdominal pain
RUQ), and line 24 field C, showing CPT 74018. The coder has demonstrated
which of the following: - ANSWER ✔✔- Medical necessity and linkage
Pound Sing # - ANSWER ✔✔- symbol designating code listed is out of
numerical sequence
Coding-Convention punctuation mark that is used to help identify the full
description of an indented CPT code - ANSWER ✔✔- semicolon
null zero - ANSWER ✔✔- symbol indicating that modifier 51 is never to be
used with the selected CPT code; located in front of the CPT code
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, Facing Triangle - ANSWER ✔✔- symbol identifying the part of the test of the
CPT guideline or note that has been revised.
Triangle - ANSWER ✔✔- Symbol designating that a CPT code has been
revised in the current CPT edition
Separate Procedure - ANSWER ✔✔- Term used within a CPT code description
to indicate that when the procedure is performed with a more extensive
procedure at the same site, the code is not to be reported along with the
extensive procedure
CMS-1500 - ANSWER ✔✔- The data that are translated by the coder to be
submitted to the payer are submitted on which form when billing for the
physician?
-fully understand coding guidelines and regulations
-be willing to communicate with each other on a regular basis
- stay up to date on the guidelines and regulations - ANSWER ✔✔- to
achieve consistent and accurate communication, providers as well as coder
must:
provider documentation, including either handwritten notes and dictated
reports - ANSWER ✔✔- What is used by a coder as the basis for the
information required to complete fields 21 and 24 on the CMS-1500?
150; 5 hours, 40 minutes - ANSWER ✔✔- the CPC exam has _________
questions and is _______ in length.
NEC - ANSWER ✔✔- This abbreviation is next to an ICD-10-CM code when a
more appropriate code is not provided elsewhere in the manual.
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Exam Preparation Latest Questions And Correct
Answers | The Certified Professional Coder: Chapter 1
Exam 2025 Prep (New!)
Symbol designating that a new code has been added to the current edition
of CPT - ANSWER ✔✔- bullet
Moderate sedation - ANSWER ✔✔- Anesthesia that results in a level of
consciousness in which the patient can still respond to verbal commands
Parenthetical Notes - ANSWER ✔✔- Located directly below the code or code
range and provide additional information regarding the code being reviewed
A Patient is sent to the radiology department with an indication of abdominal
pain. A KUB is order. The coder inputs data that is then transferred to line
21 of the CMS-1500 form, showing ICD-10-CM R10.11 (abdominal pain
RUQ), and line 24 field C, showing CPT 74018. The coder has demonstrated
which of the following: - ANSWER ✔✔- Medical necessity and linkage
Pound Sing # - ANSWER ✔✔- symbol designating code listed is out of
numerical sequence
Coding-Convention punctuation mark that is used to help identify the full
description of an indented CPT code - ANSWER ✔✔- semicolon
null zero - ANSWER ✔✔- symbol indicating that modifier 51 is never to be
used with the selected CPT code; located in front of the CPT code
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, Facing Triangle - ANSWER ✔✔- symbol identifying the part of the test of the
CPT guideline or note that has been revised.
Triangle - ANSWER ✔✔- Symbol designating that a CPT code has been
revised in the current CPT edition
Separate Procedure - ANSWER ✔✔- Term used within a CPT code description
to indicate that when the procedure is performed with a more extensive
procedure at the same site, the code is not to be reported along with the
extensive procedure
CMS-1500 - ANSWER ✔✔- The data that are translated by the coder to be
submitted to the payer are submitted on which form when billing for the
physician?
-fully understand coding guidelines and regulations
-be willing to communicate with each other on a regular basis
- stay up to date on the guidelines and regulations - ANSWER ✔✔- to
achieve consistent and accurate communication, providers as well as coder
must:
provider documentation, including either handwritten notes and dictated
reports - ANSWER ✔✔- What is used by a coder as the basis for the
information required to complete fields 21 and 24 on the CMS-1500?
150; 5 hours, 40 minutes - ANSWER ✔✔- the CPC exam has _________
questions and is _______ in length.
NEC - ANSWER ✔✔- This abbreviation is next to an ICD-10-CM code when a
more appropriate code is not provided elsewhere in the manual.
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