HIT 235 - UNIT 1 EXAM
HIT 235 - UNIT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
How is CPT maintained, changed and updated? ANS >> It is
updated annually w/ changes effective on Jan 1st; No grace
period for using the updated codes
Who developed CPT and for what purpose? ANS >> AMA - to
meet reporting and communication needs of physicians
In 1983, who adopted CPT to report physician and non-
physician services provided to Medicare and Medicaid pts. ANS >>
CMS
What are the multiple purposes of CPT? ANS >> 1.
Reimbursement in output settings
2.Trending - what pox are being used more
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3.Planning
4.Benchmarking - comparing w/other providers
5.Measuring Quality
These are referred to as "CPT codes"; each pox or service is
identified w/ a five-digit numeric code ANS >> Category I codes
These are referred to as "tracking codes"; alpha-numeric (4
numbers and the letter F) ANS >> Category II codes
used to track certain things in the facility that they find
important. Ex) Assessment of tobacco use ANS >> Category II
codes
These are referred to as "temporary codes"; Will be 4 numbers
and the letter T. B/c of emerging technology they are added so
quickly but are yet to be FDA approved ANS >> Category III codes
Documents use of unconventional surgical methods; tracks
efficacy and outcomes ANS >> Category III codes
HIT 235 - UNIT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
How is CPT maintained, changed and updated? ANS >> It is
updated annually w/ changes effective on Jan 1st; No grace
period for using the updated codes
Who developed CPT and for what purpose? ANS >> AMA - to
meet reporting and communication needs of physicians
In 1983, who adopted CPT to report physician and non-
physician services provided to Medicare and Medicaid pts. ANS >>
CMS
What are the multiple purposes of CPT? ANS >> 1.
Reimbursement in output settings
2.Trending - what pox are being used more
, HIT 235 - UNIT 1 EXAM
3.Planning
4.Benchmarking - comparing w/other providers
5.Measuring Quality
These are referred to as "CPT codes"; each pox or service is
identified w/ a five-digit numeric code ANS >> Category I codes
These are referred to as "tracking codes"; alpha-numeric (4
numbers and the letter F) ANS >> Category II codes
used to track certain things in the facility that they find
important. Ex) Assessment of tobacco use ANS >> Category II
codes
These are referred to as "temporary codes"; Will be 4 numbers
and the letter T. B/c of emerging technology they are added so
quickly but are yet to be FDA approved ANS >> Category III codes
Documents use of unconventional surgical methods; tracks
efficacy and outcomes ANS >> Category III codes
