Question 1

A ____________________ is a two-character code added to the main CPT code describing circumstances specific to that procedure. These are located in Appendix A of CPT.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ is a two-character code added...

Question 2

Diagnosis codes must be correctly linked to the ____________________ codes on the claim form to demonstrate medical necessity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diagnosis codes must be correctly linked to...

Question 3

If physician X refers a patient to a pharmacy for prescription filling and receives compensation for this referral, this would be classified as insurance abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

This is the condition that is indicated in the medical record as the reason the patient sought care in an outpatient setting.

Accepted Answer

A)   Principal diagnosis
B)   Major diagnosis
C)   Primary diagnosis
D)   Secondary diagnosisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Overcharging for services or equipment is considered fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

CPT Assistant is a monthly newsletter published by the American Hospital Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Membership in a professional association is not beneficial since continuing education and bulletins are available via the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Coding

Overcharging for services or equipment is considered fraud.

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A ____________________ is a two-character code added to the main CPT code describing circumstances specific to that procedure. These are located in Appendix A of CPT.

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CPT Assistant is a monthly newsletter published by the American Hospital Association.

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Membership in a professional association is not beneficial since continuing education and bulletins are available via the Internet.

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If physician X refers a patient to a pharmacy for prescription filling and receives compensation for this referral, this would be classified as insurance abuse.

Correct Answer
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Diagnosis codes must be correctly linked to the ____________________ codes on the claim form to demonstrate medical necessity.

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This is the condition that is indicated in the medical record as the reason the patient sought care in an outpatient setting.

Correct Answer
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Exam 1: Introduction to Coding

Overcharging for services or equipment is considered fraud.

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A ____________________ is a two-character code added to the main CPT code describing circumstances specific to that procedure. These are located in Appendix A of CPT.

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CPT Assistant is a monthly newsletter published by the American Hospital Association.

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Membership in a professional association is not beneficial since continuing education and bulletins are available via the Internet.

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If physician X refers a patient to a pharmacy for prescription filling and receives compensation for this referral, this would be classified as insurance abuse.

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Diagnosis codes must be correctly linked to the ____________________ codes on the claim form to demonstrate medical necessity.

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This is the condition that is indicated in the medical record as the reason the patient sought care in an outpatient setting.

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