AHFI EXAM STUDY GUIDE
HS - Answer -at bedtime
Q - Answer -every (quaque)
QID - Answer -every 4 hours
TID - Answer -3 times a day
BID - Answer -twice daily (bis in die)
QD - Answer -daily
QOD - Answer -every other day (quaque altera die)
OD - Answer -right eye (oculus dexter)
OS - Answer -left eye (oculus sinister)
OU - Answer -each eye
Sig - Answer -give the following directions
PO - Answer -Per Os (by mouth)
AC - Answer -before meals
PC - Answer -after meals
ASP - Answer -average sales price
AWP - Answer -average wholesale price
CPT 99201-99499 - Answer -Evaluation and Management
CPT 00100-01999 - Answer -Anesthesia Services
CPT 10021-69990 - Answer -Surgery
CPT 70010-79999 - Answer -Radiology
CPT 80047-89356 - Answer -Pathology and Laboratory
CPT 90281-99607 - Answer -Medicine
, CPT Category II Codes - Answer -supplemental codes for performance measurements
- published twice a year - January/July
CPT Category III Codes - Answer -These codes use four numerical digits followed by
the letter T (1234T), containing temporary codes used for data collection in FDA
approval process regarding new & emerging technology, services & procedures
Modifier 25 - Answer -Significant Separately Identifiable E/M Service by the Same
Physician on the Same Day of the Procedure or Other Service
Modifier 22 - Answer -increased procedural service; service provided greater than that
usually required for listed procedure
Modifier 59 - Answer -Distinct procedure service indicates services that are usually
bundled into one payment were provided as separate
services
-XE modifier - Answer -separate encounter: a service that is distinct because it
occurred during a separate encounter
-XS modifier - Answer -Separate Structure - a service that is distinct because it was
performed on a separate organ/structure
-XP modifier - Answer -Separate Practitioner: A service that is distinct because it was
performed by a different practitioner
-XU modifier - Answer -unusual non-overlapping service: the use of a service that is
distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service
Superbill - Answer -A bill, submitted to the insurance company, that reflects the
services provided to the patient-used by professionals
Chargemaster - Answer -term hospitals use to describe a patient encounter form
DRG - Answer -diagnosis-related group
HMO - Answer -health maintenance organization-need referral to see a specialist.
Gatekeeper provider
PPO - Answer -preferred provider organization-higher member liability for out-of-
network services
HSA - Answer -A health savings account used in association with a medical plan that
carries a high deductible, tax free
HS - Answer -at bedtime
Q - Answer -every (quaque)
QID - Answer -every 4 hours
TID - Answer -3 times a day
BID - Answer -twice daily (bis in die)
QD - Answer -daily
QOD - Answer -every other day (quaque altera die)
OD - Answer -right eye (oculus dexter)
OS - Answer -left eye (oculus sinister)
OU - Answer -each eye
Sig - Answer -give the following directions
PO - Answer -Per Os (by mouth)
AC - Answer -before meals
PC - Answer -after meals
ASP - Answer -average sales price
AWP - Answer -average wholesale price
CPT 99201-99499 - Answer -Evaluation and Management
CPT 00100-01999 - Answer -Anesthesia Services
CPT 10021-69990 - Answer -Surgery
CPT 70010-79999 - Answer -Radiology
CPT 80047-89356 - Answer -Pathology and Laboratory
CPT 90281-99607 - Answer -Medicine
, CPT Category II Codes - Answer -supplemental codes for performance measurements
- published twice a year - January/July
CPT Category III Codes - Answer -These codes use four numerical digits followed by
the letter T (1234T), containing temporary codes used for data collection in FDA
approval process regarding new & emerging technology, services & procedures
Modifier 25 - Answer -Significant Separately Identifiable E/M Service by the Same
Physician on the Same Day of the Procedure or Other Service
Modifier 22 - Answer -increased procedural service; service provided greater than that
usually required for listed procedure
Modifier 59 - Answer -Distinct procedure service indicates services that are usually
bundled into one payment were provided as separate
services
-XE modifier - Answer -separate encounter: a service that is distinct because it
occurred during a separate encounter
-XS modifier - Answer -Separate Structure - a service that is distinct because it was
performed on a separate organ/structure
-XP modifier - Answer -Separate Practitioner: A service that is distinct because it was
performed by a different practitioner
-XU modifier - Answer -unusual non-overlapping service: the use of a service that is
distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service
Superbill - Answer -A bill, submitted to the insurance company, that reflects the
services provided to the patient-used by professionals
Chargemaster - Answer -term hospitals use to describe a patient encounter form
DRG - Answer -diagnosis-related group
HMO - Answer -health maintenance organization-need referral to see a specialist.
Gatekeeper provider
PPO - Answer -preferred provider organization-higher member liability for out-of-
network services
HSA - Answer -A health savings account used in association with a medical plan that
carries a high deductible, tax free
