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.

[removed] True

[removed] False

QUESTION 2

1.    The 3 key components of Evaluation and Management coding are history, exam and medical decision making.

[removed] True

[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.

[removed] True

[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.

[removed] True

[removed] False

QUESTION 6

1.    Types of anesthesia used in surgical practice are 1) general, 2) local and 3) nerve blocks.

[removed] True

[removed] False

QUESTION 7

1.    An add-on code is a procedure commonly carried out in addition to the primary procedure performed.

[removed] True

[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.

[removed] True

[removed] False

QUESTION 11

1.    Code the excision of a complicated pilonidal cyst.

[removed]	a.	10080
[removed]	b.	10081
[removed]	c.	11772
[removed]	d.	11770

QUESTION 12

1.    Code electrolysis for 2 hours.

[removed]	a.	17380
[removed]	b.	17380 x 4
[removed]	c.	17380 – 22
[removed]	d.	17360 x 4

QUESTION 13

1.    Code the reduction mammoplasty bilateral.

[removed]	a.	19318
[removed]	b.	19020
[removed]	c.	19318-50
[removed]	d.	19325-50

QUESTION 14

1.    Code a diagnostic laryngotomy.

[removed]	a.	31320
[removed]	b.	31300
[removed]	c.	31360
[removed]	d.	31370

QUESTION 15

1.    Code a planned tracheostomy on a 47 year old.

[removed]	a.	31603
[removed]	b.	31605
[removed]	c.	31601
[removed]	d.	31600

QUESTION 16

1.    Select an anesthesia CPT code for a 35 year old man undergoing hernia repair of the lower abdomen.

[removed]	a.	00832
[removed]	b.	00830
[removed]	c.	00800
[removed]	d.	00834

QUESTION 17

1.    Select an anesthesia CPT code for bilateral corneal transplant.

[removed]	a.	00140-50
[removed]	b.	00140
[removed]	c.	00144-50
[removed]	d.	65710-50

QUESTION 18

1.    Select the anesthesia CPT code for a patient undergoing a vulvectomy.

[removed]	a.	56625
[removed]	b.	00906
[removed]	c.	00902
[removed]	d.	56620

QUESTION 19

1.    Select the anesthesia CPT code for a patient undergoing a cleft lip repair.

[removed]	a.	00102
[removed]	b.	00100
[removed]	c.	00172
[removed]	d.	40700

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.

[removed]	a.	99214
[removed]	b.	99202
[removed]	c.	99213
[removed]	d.	99212

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.

[removed]	a.	99215
[removed]	b.	99205
[removed]	c.	99245
[removed]	d.	99214

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.

[removed]	a.	99283
[removed]	b.	99282
[removed]	c.	99281
[removed]	d.	99231

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.

[removed]	a.	99386
[removed]	b.	99214
[removed]	c.	99396
[removed]	d.	99213

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.

[removed]	a.	99291, 99292
[removed]	b.	99291
[removed]	c.	99292
[removed]	d.	99215

QUESTION 25

1.    The CPT code for a total splenectomy is:

[removed]	a.	38100
[removed]	b.	38120
[removed]	c.	38101
[removed]	d.	38115