Medical Coding and Billing Certification (MCBC) Study Guide I Qs&As

Medical Coding and Billing Certification (MCBC) Study Guide I Qs&As The services medically necessary for diagnostic code linkage - ANS-What must a coder understand in order to determine the correct diagnosis code assignment? Correctly identifying primary and secondary insurance policies in order to preserve coordination of benefits - ANS-Avoiding the duplication of benefits paid by the primary and secondary insurance is achieved by: Use the combination code - ANS-If a combination code is available, a coder should: blue triangle - ANS-When a code is "revised" in the CPT manual, it will be indicated by: particular radiology service provided is not described by a specific CPT code - ANS-A coder should use an "unlisted' radiology CPT code when: Code blocks - ANS-Major topic headings in the Tabular List of ICD-10-CM are known as: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System - ANS-Most state Medicaid programs use what type of system to report professional services, procedures, supplies, and equipment? always a letter - ANS-The first character of ICD-10-CM: Using a fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh digit when required - ANS...