NHA CBCS Sample Questions and Answers 100% Correct

All of the following are correct regarding add-on codes except: A. They can be reported as stand-alone codes B. They are exempted from modifier -51 C. They are preformed in addition to a primary procedure D. The add-on procedures must be performed by the same provider. - ANSWER-A What is a preexisting condition? A. An illness or condition present before coverage begins B. A hereditary illness or condition C. A illness that presents after coverage begins D. A recurring condition - ANSWER-a What insurance policy is never primary when the insured has more then one policy? - ANSWER-Medicaid A triangle in front of a code in the updated CPT manual means? - ANSWER-The description for the code has changed. The CPT coding system is based on what? - ANSWER-Service and procedure based A respirator used by a Medicare patient is and example of? - ANSWER-Durable Medical Equipment Medical Ethics are: - ANSWER-standards of conduct What is the correct way to correct an error that has been made with in a patients chart? - ANSWER-Use a single line to cross out the mistake, write in the correct information followed by your initials and the date. What does the diagnosis of Cardiomegaly mean? - ANSWER-enlargment of the heart Which of the following is an ICD-9-CM subclassification A. 045 B. 255.0 C. 282.60 D. V15.4 - ANSWER-c Mrs. Smith had a biopsy to remove a lump in her left breast. 5 days later she has a radical mastectomy. Which of the following modifiers will be attached to the mastectomy procedure? A. -24 unrelated E&M services by same provider during post-op period