Medical Coding Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Medical Coding Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified When a physician documents “rule out pneumonia,” how should it be coded? A. As pneumonia B. As suspected pneumonia C. As viral infection D. Do not code HCPCS Level II codes are primarily used for: A. Drugs, supplies, and services not in CPT B. Surgical procedures C. Laboratory tests D. Diagnosis coding Which CPT modifier indicates a discontinued procedure? A. -53 B. -52 2 C. -59 D. -62 What is the correct code type for a lab test performed in an outpatient setting? A. CPT B. ICD-10-CM C. ICD-10-PCS D. DSM-5 Which coding system is used to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services? A. ICD-10-CM B. CPT C. HCPCS D. NDC If a patient sees a physician for a follow-up after surgery, which CPT code type is used? A. Preventive service B. E/M (Evaluation & Management) 3 C. Surgery D. Radiology Which code set is primarily used to report diagnoses in the United States? A. CPT B. HCPCS C. ICD-10-CM D. SNOMED CT What does CPT stand for? A. Clinical Procedure Terminology B. Current Procedural Terminology C. Coding Procedure Tool D. Care Procedure Table Which code set is used for inpatient hospital procedures? A. CPT B. HCPCS 4 C. ICD-10-PCS D. DSM-5 A patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which code category is correct? A. E10 B. E11 C. E12 D. E13 Which modifier indicates a service was performed by more than one provider? A. -25 B. -59 C. -62 D. -76 Which CPT code range represents surgery? A. 10000–19999 B. 20000–29999 5 C. 30000–39999 D. 40000–49999 Which ICD-10-CM chapter includes neoplasms? A. Chapter 1 B. Chapter 2 C. Chapter 3 D. Chapter 4 The ICD-10-PCS code “0DBJ0ZZ” represents which type of procedure? A. Injection B. Excision C. Resection of large intestine, open approach D. Transfusion Which modifier is used to report a distinct procedural service? A. -25 B. -59 6 C. -76 D. -77 In ICD-10-CM, a “V” code is now called: A. Encounter code B. Symptom code C. Procedure code D. Modifier Which CPT section contains evaluation and management