CODE SPECIALIST MODULE CS NATIONAL EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS
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CODE Specialist Module CS National Certification
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Question:
A 64 year old patient has cataract surgery. Now, at age 65, the patient obtains post cataract glasses.
Is this a covered benefit?
Answer:
Yes, HCPCS code V2020 Frames, purchases.
Question:
What is the correct code to use when removing a rust ring using the slit lamp?
Answer:
CPT code 65222 Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with slit lamp.
Question:
When coding Evaluation and Management services, what is indicative of a moderate level of risk?
Answer:
1. Minor surgery with identified risk factors. 2. Elective major surgery with no identified risk
factors. 3. Prescription drug management
Question:
Prior to inserting punctal plugs, what documentation should be noted in the medical record?
Answer:
1. Complaint indicating dry eye symptoms such as burning, excessive tearing, sensitive to light, etc.
2. Evidence that other methods of treatment have proven unsuccessful. 3. Documentation of
tear/glad deficiency or a Schirmer tear test.
,Question:
The correct CPT code when inserting collagen punctal plugs is?
Answer:
CPT code 68761 Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each.
Question:
True or False- All punctal procedures are payable per puncta.
Answer:
False. Only CPT code 68761. Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each, is payable puncta. All
other lacrimal procedures are payable per eye.
Question:
True or False- Glare testing, brightness acuity testing, and potential acuity measurement, are
separately payable.
Answer:
False. These tests are included, but not countable elements of an exam.
Question:
Besides the patient's health/vision insurance, what other payers may be responsible for an
ophthalmic exam?
Answer:
Workers Compensation, home owner insurance, and automobile insurance.
Question:
True or False- Category 3 codes such as 0099T Implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments,
are for new technology. As such they are not assigned an allowable or a global period until there is a
payer specific coverage policy.
, Answer:
True
Question:
True or False- Medical records should be documented in black or blue ink.
Answer:
False. However since medical records need to be copied on occasion, black and blue ink make the
duplication easier to read.
Question:
Major surgical global period includes:
Answer:
The management of complications following surgery, unless a return to the operating room is
required.
Question:
When documenting and coding E&M codes, the following qualifies for what level of new patient
exam? 1. A detailed history. 2. A detailed exam. 3. Medical decision making of low complexity.
Answer:
CPT code 99203.
Question:
G0117 Glaucoma screening for high risk patients furnished by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, is
a an example of what level of CPT code?
Answer:
Level 2 CPT.
Question:
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
CODE Specialist Module CS National Certification
EXAM 2026/2027 Examprep Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
A 64 year old patient has cataract surgery. Now, at age 65, the patient obtains post cataract glasses.
Is this a covered benefit?
Answer:
Yes, HCPCS code V2020 Frames, purchases.
Question:
What is the correct code to use when removing a rust ring using the slit lamp?
Answer:
CPT code 65222 Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with slit lamp.
Question:
When coding Evaluation and Management services, what is indicative of a moderate level of risk?
Answer:
1. Minor surgery with identified risk factors. 2. Elective major surgery with no identified risk
factors. 3. Prescription drug management
Question:
Prior to inserting punctal plugs, what documentation should be noted in the medical record?
Answer:
1. Complaint indicating dry eye symptoms such as burning, excessive tearing, sensitive to light, etc.
2. Evidence that other methods of treatment have proven unsuccessful. 3. Documentation of
tear/glad deficiency or a Schirmer tear test.
,Question:
The correct CPT code when inserting collagen punctal plugs is?
Answer:
CPT code 68761 Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each.
Question:
True or False- All punctal procedures are payable per puncta.
Answer:
False. Only CPT code 68761. Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each, is payable puncta. All
other lacrimal procedures are payable per eye.
Question:
True or False- Glare testing, brightness acuity testing, and potential acuity measurement, are
separately payable.
Answer:
False. These tests are included, but not countable elements of an exam.
Question:
Besides the patient's health/vision insurance, what other payers may be responsible for an
ophthalmic exam?
Answer:
Workers Compensation, home owner insurance, and automobile insurance.
Question:
True or False- Category 3 codes such as 0099T Implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments,
are for new technology. As such they are not assigned an allowable or a global period until there is a
payer specific coverage policy.
, Answer:
True
Question:
True or False- Medical records should be documented in black or blue ink.
Answer:
False. However since medical records need to be copied on occasion, black and blue ink make the
duplication easier to read.
Question:
Major surgical global period includes:
Answer:
The management of complications following surgery, unless a return to the operating room is
required.
Question:
When documenting and coding E&M codes, the following qualifies for what level of new patient
exam? 1. A detailed history. 2. A detailed exam. 3. Medical decision making of low complexity.
Answer:
CPT code 99203.
Question:
G0117 Glaucoma screening for high risk patients furnished by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, is
a an example of what level of CPT code?
Answer:
Level 2 CPT.
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