HI 223
Procedural Coding
FINAL READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Which of the following coding systems is primarily used
for outpatient procedures?
- A) ICD-10-CM
- B) ICD-10-PCS
- C) CPT
- D) HCPCS
- Correct Answer: C) CPT
Rationale: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is
mainly used for coding outpatient procedures and services
provided by healthcare professionals.
2. When documenting a laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
which code category in the CPT manual is most relevant?
- A) 10000–19999
- B) 20000–29999
- C) 40000–49999
- D) 50000–59999
- Correct Answer: D) 50000–59999
Rationale: This range includes codes related to
gastrointestinal system procedures, including laparoscopic
surgeries.
3. What does the modifier “-50” indicate in procedural
coding?
- A) Professional component
- B) Bilateral procedure
- C) Assistant surgeon
- D) Repeat procedure
- Correct Answer: B) Bilateral procedure
Rationale: Modifier “-50” is used when a procedure is
performed bilaterally on both sides of the body.
©2024/2025
Procedural Coding
FINAL READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Which of the following coding systems is primarily used
for outpatient procedures?
- A) ICD-10-CM
- B) ICD-10-PCS
- C) CPT
- D) HCPCS
- Correct Answer: C) CPT
Rationale: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is
mainly used for coding outpatient procedures and services
provided by healthcare professionals.
2. When documenting a laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
which code category in the CPT manual is most relevant?
- A) 10000–19999
- B) 20000–29999
- C) 40000–49999
- D) 50000–59999
- Correct Answer: D) 50000–59999
Rationale: This range includes codes related to
gastrointestinal system procedures, including laparoscopic
surgeries.
3. What does the modifier “-50” indicate in procedural
coding?
- A) Professional component
- B) Bilateral procedure
- C) Assistant surgeon
- D) Repeat procedure
- Correct Answer: B) Bilateral procedure
Rationale: Modifier “-50” is used when a procedure is
performed bilaterally on both sides of the body.
©2024/2025
