Alyiah - Assignment #8, Ch. Review

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Assignment #8 – Chapter Review Exercises 1. A coding compliance program might include which of the following? A 2. What is the purpose of the standard code set? C 3. When searching for a code in the CPT coding manual, where should the coder start? B 4. What are encoders? D 5. What is considered critical care when coding in the CPT manual? A 6. Which of the following symbols in the CPT codebook indicates a new code that has been added? A 7. What is upcoding? C 8. How is the CPT codebook organized? B 9. What is the purpose of a global surgical package? D 10. What is a code modifier used for? B 11. When would add-on codes used? A 12. In which appendix are the codes for products pending FDA approval located? A 13. A medical assistant is confused by the information the physician has provided and cannot find the proper CPT code. How would they tactfully ask the physician for clarification? By choosing the right place and time. They can find an appropriate time and place to discuss the matter with the physician, ensuring not to interrupt their patient care or other important tasks. They can also explain the situation, by beginning the conversation by briefly explaining the specific situation that caused their confusion with the information provided. They could also ask the physician if they could provide more specific information about the procedures or services that were provided during the patient’s visit. 14. When coding procedures or services performed, which codebook should be used? The CPT codebook. It is used to code medical procedures, services, and treatments provided by healthcare professionals. 15. In what section of the CPT manual would a coder find the proper code for an established patient, office visit with who has come in for a sore throat and fever? In the Evaluation
and Management (E/M) section. Specifically, you would look in the subsection that corresponds to office or other outpatient services.
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