ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING FINAL
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Stand alone code - Correct Answers -A code that has all of the words that describe the
code, it has the full description
Embolus - Correct Answers -An undissolved matter that's present in the blood and is
transported by the blood
problem-focused history - Correct Answers -Chief complaint
brief history of present illness or problem
expanded problem focused history - Correct Answers -chief complaint
brief history of present illness
problem pertinent system review
comprehensive history - Correct Answers -chief complaint
extended HPI
ROS directly related to problem identified in HPI plus review of all additional body
systems
complete PFSH
approach - Correct Answers -hysterectomy codes are first divided in the CPT manual
based on
What does lavage mean? - Correct Answers -washing out an organ
Cleaning/clearing out the organ
, anatomic site - Correct Answers -in anesthesia, the codes are usually first divided by
the
-52 - Correct Answers -reduced services
simple closure - Correct Answers -wound is superficial, primarily involving epidermis or
dermis
requires simple one layer closure that includes local anesthesia and
chemical/electrocauterization wounds not closed
pg 88, CPT
intermediate closure - Correct Answers -repair of wounds, in addition to a simple
closure, requires a layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous
tissue and superficial fascia, in addition to skin closure.
includes single layer closures of heavily contaminated wounds that required extensive
cleaning/removal of matter
complex closure - Correct Answers -includes repair of wounds requiring more than
layered closure, scar revision, debridement, extensive undermining, stents, or retention
sutures.
Necessary prep includes creation of limited defect for repairs/ debridement of
complicated lacerations/avulsions
does not include excision of malignant or benign lesions, excisional prep of wound bed,
or debridement of open fracture/dislocation
The physician - Correct Answers -The HPI must be documented in the medical record
by
SOAP - Correct Answers -Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
all the necessary services normally supplied by a surgeon before, during, and after a
procedure. - Correct Answers -The global surgery includes
comprehensive - Correct Answers -According to the E/M guidelines, this type of exam
encompasses a complete single specialty exam or complete multisystem exam
emergency - Correct Answers -According to E/M guidelines, time is not a descriptive
component for this department level of an E/M service
stress test - Correct Answers -What is a noninvasive cardiology procedure
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Stand alone code - Correct Answers -A code that has all of the words that describe the
code, it has the full description
Embolus - Correct Answers -An undissolved matter that's present in the blood and is
transported by the blood
problem-focused history - Correct Answers -Chief complaint
brief history of present illness or problem
expanded problem focused history - Correct Answers -chief complaint
brief history of present illness
problem pertinent system review
comprehensive history - Correct Answers -chief complaint
extended HPI
ROS directly related to problem identified in HPI plus review of all additional body
systems
complete PFSH
approach - Correct Answers -hysterectomy codes are first divided in the CPT manual
based on
What does lavage mean? - Correct Answers -washing out an organ
Cleaning/clearing out the organ
, anatomic site - Correct Answers -in anesthesia, the codes are usually first divided by
the
-52 - Correct Answers -reduced services
simple closure - Correct Answers -wound is superficial, primarily involving epidermis or
dermis
requires simple one layer closure that includes local anesthesia and
chemical/electrocauterization wounds not closed
pg 88, CPT
intermediate closure - Correct Answers -repair of wounds, in addition to a simple
closure, requires a layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous
tissue and superficial fascia, in addition to skin closure.
includes single layer closures of heavily contaminated wounds that required extensive
cleaning/removal of matter
complex closure - Correct Answers -includes repair of wounds requiring more than
layered closure, scar revision, debridement, extensive undermining, stents, or retention
sutures.
Necessary prep includes creation of limited defect for repairs/ debridement of
complicated lacerations/avulsions
does not include excision of malignant or benign lesions, excisional prep of wound bed,
or debridement of open fracture/dislocation
The physician - Correct Answers -The HPI must be documented in the medical record
by
SOAP - Correct Answers -Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
all the necessary services normally supplied by a surgeon before, during, and after a
procedure. - Correct Answers -The global surgery includes
comprehensive - Correct Answers -According to the E/M guidelines, this type of exam
encompasses a complete single specialty exam or complete multisystem exam
emergency - Correct Answers -According to E/M guidelines, time is not a descriptive
component for this department level of an E/M service
stress test - Correct Answers -What is a noninvasive cardiology procedure
