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14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding @ 05:1 A\ Laboratory Coding Hi, Chamodya. When you submit this form, the owner will see your name and email address. * Required 1. What is the primary purpose of infectious disease testing? (2 Points) * O To monitor blood sugar levels @ To diagnose and identify infections caused by microorganisms. O To assess blood clotting factors O To analyze DNA and RNA molecules 2. The secondary documentations could be ___ (2 Points) * @ Requisitions & Result sheets O Doctor’'s Notes & Patient History O CPT & ICD-10 guides O All the above 3. focuses on the body's capacity to requlate bleeding and maintain blood clotting. (2 Points) * O Hematology @ Coagulation https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsV9Yj--sIGhL_mHHbU5SNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLU|NPV... 1/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 O Pathology Laboratory Coding O Pharmacogenomics 4. Which type of test is used to detect the presence of toxic substances, drugs, or chemicals in the body? (2 Points) * O Infectious Diseases testing O Molecular Pathology @ Drug testing / Toxicology O Chemistry tests 5. Which type of test can identify unusual substance levels and indicate organ or tissue disease? (2 Points) * @ Chemistry Tests O Drug Tests O Hematology & Coagulation Tests O Molecular Pathology Tests 6. When searching for the local Blue Plan coverage guidelines, which state should be considered? (2 Points) * O Patient's state O Laboratory's state @ Referring Provider's state https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsVIYj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPV,... 2/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding 10. 'Vision and hearing services' fall under which service type? (2 Points) * @ Non-physician services O Physician services 11. Which of the following is a Non physician service? (2 Points) * O Medical supplies provided for the patient’'s own use O Particularly injectable drugs O Ambulance services @ All the above 12. What does ICD stand for? (2 Points) * O International Classification of Diagnosis @ International Classification of Diseases O International Classification of Drugs O International Classification of Disaster 13. Which type of testing involves analyzing DNA, RNA, and protein molecules to diagnose diseases and predict treatment responses? (2 Points) * O Blood testing O Infectious disease testing https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsVIYj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPVj... 4/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding O Tox testing @ Molecular pathology 14. What are the acceptable methods for specimen collection? (2 Points) * O Blood specimen through capillary puncture. O Urine specimen through collection cup. @ Blood specimen through venipuncture. O Saliva specimen through swabbing. 15. Which HCPCS codes are associated with specimen collection? (2 Points) * @ 36415, G0471, P9612, PI615 () 36415, G0471, P9612, P9613 () 36415, G0471, P9614, P9615 (O 36415, G0471, P9603, P9604 16. How can modifiers be useful in laboratory coding? (2 Points) * O They indicate the color of laboratory equipment. () They highlight the lab's location. @ They show special circumstances or additional work during a procedure. O They identify the laboratory manager. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsVIYj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPVj... 5/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding O Identifying medical professionals O Documenting medical procedures @ Classifying diseases & conditions O Calculating insurance premiums 21. If a hospital needs to order a batch of medical gloves, which coding system is likely to provide the relevant code? (2 Points) * (O cpT (O zIP Code (O IsBN @ Hcrcs 22. What is the primary purpose of Laboratory coding? (2 Points) * O To provide medical treatment to patients @ To ensure accurate billing and reimbursement for laboratory services O To educate healthcare providers about laboratory tests O To monitor the quality of laboratory equipment 23. What is the main purpose of the NCCl edits? (2 Points) * @ To ensure accurate coding and billing O To provide guidelines for patient care https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsVIYj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPV... 7/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding O To determine the coverage of medical services O To establish reimbursement rates for healthcare services 24. What does NCD stand for? (2 Points) * @ National Coverage Determinations O National Coverage Demands O National Coverage Distribution O National Coverage Development 25. Which of the following is an example of Level 2 HCPCS code? (2 Points) * (O P9604 26. Select the correct statements. (Select all that apply) (10 Points) * Please select at most 5 options. Level | HCPCS Codes are known as Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. . HCPCS codes consist of 6 characters, with the first two being letters followed by 4 v/ numbers. Level Il HCPCS codes consist of 5 characters: 1 letter followed by 4 numbers. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsVIYj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPVj... 8/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsV9Yj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPV... BLOOD (HEMATOLOGY & COAGULATION TESTS) Analysis of a blood sample to detect the presence of toxic substances, drugs, or chemicals in the body for diagnostic, medical, or forensic purposes: (2 Points) * DRUG TESTISNG / TOXICOLOG Examines DNA, RNA, and protein molecules to diagnose diseases & predict patient responses to treatments: (2 Points) * MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY Choose the option that best suits the given statements in Q34 - Q43: [ Per-mile travel allowance / Infectious Disease Testing / Coding Compliance / Screening test / Primary documentation / Toxicology / Medicare Advantage Plan / Patient History / Level 2 Codes / Cancer Genomics Testing (CGX) / Modifier XU / Chemistry Tests / Specimen Collection / Secondary documentation / Validity test / Medical Necessity / Coagulation Tests / MAC Guidelines / Pharmacogenomics (PGX) / Flat-rate travel allowance] Requisition, Result sheet and the technology used to perform the test: (1 Point) * Chemistry Tests A comprehensive record of a patient's medical background, including conditions, treatments, and insurance details: (1 Point) * Patient History 10/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsV9Yj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPV... Support & justify the service, and coincide with patient's treatment: (1 Point) * Medical Necessity Staying up to date with coding changes & regulations: (1 Point) * Coding Compliance Examines how genetic variations in individuals can affect their response to medications: (1 Point) * Pharmacogenomics (PGX) Analyzes Full gene sequencing: (1 Point) * Cancer Genomics Testing (CGX) When the trained technician travels 20 eligible miles or less to and from 1 location for specimen collection from 1 or more Medicare patients: (1 Point) * Flat-rate travel allowance When the round-trip travel to 1 location is greater than 20 eligible miles for specimen collection from 1 or more patients: (1 Point) * Per-mile travel allowance 11/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding Billable for specimen collection fee ~ Billable flat-rate travel allowance ~ Billable for per-mile travel allowance Not billable for specimen collection fee Not billable for travel allowance 47. A trained technician travels 25 miles from the laboratory to a nonhospital inpatient's location to collect a urine sample through catheterization: (2 Points) * Please select at most 2 options. Billable for specimen collection fee - Billable flat-rate travel allowance Billable for per-mile travel allowance Not billable for specimen collection fee Not billable for travel allowance 48. A trained staff member at a healthcare facility collects a throat culture sample from a Medicare patient: (2 Points) * Please select at most 2 options. ~ Billable for specimen collection fee ' Billable flat-rate travel allowance ~ Billable for per-mile travel allowance Not billable for specimen collection fee https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsVIYj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHTjVLUjNPV... 13/15

14/11/2023, 18:45 Laboratory Coding Not billable for travel allowance 49. A trained technician travels 18 miles to a nonhospital inpatient's location to collect a blood specimen through venipuncture: (2 Points) * Please select at most 2 options. Billable for specimen collection fee Billable flat-rate travel allowance Billable for per-mile travel allowance Not billable for specimen collection fee Not billable for travel allowance 50. Select the INCORRECT statements. (Select all that apply) (10 Points) * Please select at most 5 options. I:] Payer Policies outline the specific criteria for reimbursement of healthcare services. Medicare uses LCDs to determine coverage on a national basis. Medicare uses LCDs to determine coverage for specific services within different regions. MolDX provides uniform policies for all states across the United States. B DEX Z-Code Identifier is a six-character alpha-numeric code. NCCI edits prevent inappropriate payment of Part B claims by identifying code pairs that . should not be billed together for the same patient on the same day. 4 Aetna develops NCDs to determine coverage for specific services within different regions. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=StFhR80-VUepZHCsD3XbLjsV9Yj--sIGhL_mHHbUSNVUQUVQNOpFUDJXMOZHT{jVLUjNPV... 14/15