AAPC CPC 2017 Chapter 18 Test Review EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES INCLUDED. GUARANTEED A GRADE SUCCESS.

Question 1_4 out of 4 points What modifier identifies the professional component of a service? Selected Answer: c. 26 Correct Answer: c. 26 Response Feedback: Rationale: Modifier 26 identifies the Professional component. Modifier TC identifies the technical component. There is no modifier PC. The HCPCS Level I modifiers are listed in the CPT® codebook in Appendix A and the HCPCS Level II modifiers are listed in the HCPCS codebook.  Question 2_4 out of 4 points What modifier must always be applied to Medicare claims for tests performed in a site with a CLIA Waived certificate? Selected Answer: b. QW Correct Answer: b. QW Response Feedback: Rationale: Medicare requires that the QW modifier be applied for all claims for payment of test performed in a site with a CLIA waived certificate. If the location does not have a certificate, the service should not be billed and it should not be performed. Modifier QW is found in the HCPCS Level II codebook.  Question 3_4 out of 4 points HCPCS Level II codes specifically for Pathology and Laboratory services all start with what letter? Selected Answer: a. P Correct Answer: a. P Response Feedback: Rationale: In the HCPCS codebook, P2028-P9615 report Pathology and Laboratory Services including chemistry, toxicology and microbiology tests, screening Pap procedures and various blood products.