QUESTION 1
1. When coding for an established patient for a particular level of service you must have a minimum of 2 of the 3 key elements whereas with a new patient you must have 3 of 3 key elements.
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[removed] False
QUESTION 2
1. The 3 key components of Evaluation and Management coding are history, exam and medical decision making.
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[removed] False
QUESTION 3
1. Emergency department evaluation and management codes are broken out into new and established patients.
[removed] True
[removed] False
QUESTION 4
1. Preventive Services codes are broken out by age but there is no distinction between new and established.
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[removed] False
QUESTION 5
1. There are 4 “contributing components” of an Evaluation and Management codes are 1) counseling, 2) coordination of care, 3) nature of presenting problem, and 4) time.
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[removed] False
QUESTION 6
1. Types of anesthesia used in surgical practice are 1) general, 2) local and 3) nerve blocks.
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[removed] False
QUESTION 7
1. An add-on code is a procedure commonly carried out in addition to the primary procedure performed.
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[removed] False
QUESTION 8
1. CPT modifiers are reported s two digit numeric codes added to the front of the 5 digit CPT code (e.g. 25-99213) .
[removed] True
[removed] False
QUESTION 9
1. “Disqualifying circumstances” are additional codes to anesthesia such as 99100, 99140, 99116 and 99135.
[removed] True
[removed] False
QUESTION 10
1. The CPT symbol “triangle” identifies a code description that has been revised.
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[removed] False
QUESTION 11
1. Code the excision of a complicated pilonidal cyst.
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a.
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10080
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b.
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10081
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c.
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11772
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d.
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11770
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QUESTION 12
1. Code electrolysis for 2 hours.
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a.
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17380
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b.
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17380 x 4
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c.
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17380 – 22
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d.
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17360 x 4
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QUESTION 13
1. Code the reduction mammoplasty bilateral.
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a.
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19318
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b.
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19020
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c.
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19318-50
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d.
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19325-50
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QUESTION 14
1. Code a diagnostic laryngotomy.
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a.
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31320
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b.
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31300
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c.
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31360
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d.
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31370
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QUESTION 15
1. Code a planned tracheostomy on a 47 year old.
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a.
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31603
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b.
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31605
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c.
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31601
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d.
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31600
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QUESTION 16
1. Select an anesthesia CPT code for a 35 year old man undergoing hernia repair of the lower abdomen.
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a.
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00832
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b.
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00830
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c.
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00800
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d.
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00834
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QUESTION 17
1. Select an anesthesia CPT code for bilateral corneal transplant.
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a.
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00140-50
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b.
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00140
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c.
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00144-50
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d.
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65710-50
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QUESTION 18
1. Select the anesthesia CPT code for a patient undergoing a vulvectomy.
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a.
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56625
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b.
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00906
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c.
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00902
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d.
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56620
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QUESTION 19
1. Select the anesthesia CPT code for a patient undergoing a cleft lip repair.
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a.
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00102
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b.
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00100
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c.
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00172
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d.
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40700
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QUESTION 20
1. Betsy is an established patient of Dr. Gus and sees the doctor today for acne of the face. Dr. Gus does a problem focused history and exam and the medical decision making is straightforward. Code the office visit.
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a.
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99214
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b.
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99202
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c.
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99213
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d.
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99212
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QUESTION 21
1. Dee is an established patient of Dr. Wong and is 3 months post transplant. She goes to Dr. Wong today with edema, increased blood pressure and fatigue. The doctor does a comprehensive history and exam and due to the nature of her problems, the medical decision making is high complexity. Code the office visit.
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a.
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99215
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b.
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99205
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c.
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99245
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d.
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99214
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1. A patient is seen in the Emergency Department after falling off his scooter. The ER physician does an expanded problem focused history and exam. He takes an x-ray and determines that the boy only has a sprain so the medical decision making is of low complexity. Code the ER visit.
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a.
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99283
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b.
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99282
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c.
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99281
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d.
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99231
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QUESTION 23
1. Michael goes to his family doctor that he’s been seeing for years for his yearly preventive physical. He’s 55 years of age. Code the preventive visit.
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a.
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99386
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b.
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99214
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c.
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99396
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d.
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99213
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QUESTION 24
1. Due to injuries sustained in a car accident, Jane is seen by Dr. Ricker for 1hour and 15 minutes for critical care services. Code the critical care evaluation and management.
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a.
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99291, 99292
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b.
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99291
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c.
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99292
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d.
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99215
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QUESTION 25
1. The CPT code for a total splenectomy is:
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a.
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38100
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b.
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38120
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c.
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38101
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d.
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38115
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