CPT EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS
1. Which CPT modifier indicates that multiple modifiers have been assigned?
-66
-47
-22
-99
-57
2. Describe how CPT add-on codes enhance the accuracy of medical billing.
CPT add-on codes are only applicable to outpatient services.
CPT add-on codes simplify the coding process by eliminating the
need for modifiers.
CPT add-on codes enhance billing accuracy by specifying
additional procedures performed alongside a primary service.
CPT add-on codes are used to categorize patients based on their
insurance type.
3. Which of the following is identified in the CPT with a plus symbol and
usually contains a parenthetical note that identifies the primary procedure
to which the code applies?
Add-on code
Unlisted service or procedure code
Separate procedure code
,Multiple or bundled code
,4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the past, family, and social
histories?
I. PFSH contains information regarding a patient's chronic conditions
II. PFSH includes information regarding the patient's history that may put
him/her at risk for certain conditions
III. PFSH should not be used for supporting documentation for diagnosis
codes
I and II
I
II
III
5. What does CPT stand for in the context of medical coding?
Current Procedural Terminology
Clinical Procedure Tracking
Comprehensive Patient Treatment
Certified Procedure Techniques
6. If a physician performs a procedure that falls under the CPT code range
90281-99199, what steps should they take to ensure proper billing and
insurance reimbursement?
They should rely solely on the insurance company for coding.
They should use any available CPT code regardless of the procedure
performed.
They should accurately document the procedure, use the correct
CPT code, and include any necessary modifiers.
, They should only document the procedure without coding.
7. What are indented codes in the CPT coding system?
Listed under associated stand alone codes
Codes that are not used in billing
Codes that are used exclusively for diagnostic tests
Codes that represent surgical procedures only
8. What is the purpose of modifier -51 in the CPT coding system?
To indicate that a procedure was performed on a patient under
anesthesia.
To signify that a procedure was performed in a different location
than usual.
To denote a surgical procedure that is performed on a patient with a
pre-existing condition.
To indicate that more than one procedure is performed during the
same surgical episode.
9. In a surgical report, if a surgeon performs three distinct procedures during
the same operation, with the first procedure being the primary and the
other two being significant but not incidental, how should the coder apply
modifier -51?
The coder should apply modifier -51 only to the primary procedure.
The coder should apply modifier -51 to the two secondary
procedures.
The coder should not apply any modifiers in this case.
The coder should apply modifier -51 to the primary procedure only.
ANSWERS
1. Which CPT modifier indicates that multiple modifiers have been assigned?
-66
-47
-22
-99
-57
2. Describe how CPT add-on codes enhance the accuracy of medical billing.
CPT add-on codes are only applicable to outpatient services.
CPT add-on codes simplify the coding process by eliminating the
need for modifiers.
CPT add-on codes enhance billing accuracy by specifying
additional procedures performed alongside a primary service.
CPT add-on codes are used to categorize patients based on their
insurance type.
3. Which of the following is identified in the CPT with a plus symbol and
usually contains a parenthetical note that identifies the primary procedure
to which the code applies?
Add-on code
Unlisted service or procedure code
Separate procedure code
,Multiple or bundled code
,4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the past, family, and social
histories?
I. PFSH contains information regarding a patient's chronic conditions
II. PFSH includes information regarding the patient's history that may put
him/her at risk for certain conditions
III. PFSH should not be used for supporting documentation for diagnosis
codes
I and II
I
II
III
5. What does CPT stand for in the context of medical coding?
Current Procedural Terminology
Clinical Procedure Tracking
Comprehensive Patient Treatment
Certified Procedure Techniques
6. If a physician performs a procedure that falls under the CPT code range
90281-99199, what steps should they take to ensure proper billing and
insurance reimbursement?
They should rely solely on the insurance company for coding.
They should use any available CPT code regardless of the procedure
performed.
They should accurately document the procedure, use the correct
CPT code, and include any necessary modifiers.
, They should only document the procedure without coding.
7. What are indented codes in the CPT coding system?
Listed under associated stand alone codes
Codes that are not used in billing
Codes that are used exclusively for diagnostic tests
Codes that represent surgical procedures only
8. What is the purpose of modifier -51 in the CPT coding system?
To indicate that a procedure was performed on a patient under
anesthesia.
To signify that a procedure was performed in a different location
than usual.
To denote a surgical procedure that is performed on a patient with a
pre-existing condition.
To indicate that more than one procedure is performed during the
same surgical episode.
9. In a surgical report, if a surgeon performs three distinct procedures during
the same operation, with the first procedure being the primary and the
other two being significant but not incidental, how should the coder apply
modifier -51?
The coder should apply modifier -51 only to the primary procedure.
The coder should apply modifier -51 to the two secondary
procedures.
The coder should not apply any modifiers in this case.
The coder should apply modifier -51 to the primary procedure only.
