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An interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview examination is typically furnished
to children. - ANSWER-True
Psychotherapy codes are reported based on time spent with the patient. -
ANSWER-True
The use of a hand-held Doppler device that does not produce hard copy output
or that produces a record that does not permit analysis of bidirectional vascular
flow, is considered to be part of the physical examination of the vascular system
and is not separately reported. - ANSWER-True
Office visit codes may not be reported in addition to allergen immunotherapy
codes even if other identifiable evaluation and management services are
provided at the time of immunotherapy. - ANSWER-False
The correct codes to describe a general evaluation of the complete visual system
are 92002 and 92012. - ANSWER-False
Psychiatric diagnostic interview examination includes: - ANSWER-History, mental
status, and disposition and communication with family or other sources
If an established patient is given immunization during an office visit, and the
only service provided was the immunization, what type of codes would you use
, to report the service? - ANSWER-a Medicine section immunization code and an
administration code
What word is used to describe the pushing of liquid into the body over a long
period of time? - ANSWER-Infusion
What must always be documented in the patient record and is the major billing
factor for reporting codes in the Psychiatric subsection? - ANSWER-time
Outpatient dialysis services are usually reported on this basis. - ANSWER-
monthly
What is the name of the process that routes the blood including waste products
outside the body through filters? - ANSWER-hemodialysis
What is the name of the dialysis that involves using a body cavity as a filter? -
ANSWER-peritoneal
What is the name of the procedure that is performed to assess the intraocular
pressure of the eye? - ANSWER-tonometry
The Cardiovascular subsection contains many diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
and services that are primarily divided as to whether the procedures or services
are invasive or: - ANSWER-noninvasive