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    ASC payments are projected to increase by 1.2% in CY2018.

    • True
    • False
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Questions on medical billing and coding? Patients’ records are expected to show what a patient has been treated for, medications are given to, and some precautions medical practitioners should know regarding the patient. A medical coder is expected to ensure that the records are written accurately and can be accessed with ease. Take this quiz and see what you may learn about this role.

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  • 2. 

    The CY2018 Conversion Factor used to calculate Medicare physician payments is

    • $35.7547

    • $35.9996

    • $35.8043

    Correct Answer
    A. $35.9996
    Explanation
    The correct answer is $35.9996. This is the CY2018 Conversion Factor used to calculate Medicare physician payments. The conversion factor is a fixed dollar amount that is multiplied by the relative value units (RVUs) assigned to each service provided by physicians. It determines the payment rate for Medicare services and is updated annually to account for changes in the cost of providing care. In this case, the conversion factor for 2018 is $35.9996.

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  • 3. 

    C-APCs impact which of the following settings of care:

    • Ambulatory Surgical Centers

    • Outpatient Hospital

    • Inpatient Hospital

    • Physician Office

    Correct Answer
    A. Outpatient Hospital
    Explanation
    C-APCs impact the setting of care in Outpatient Hospitals. This means that the Comprehensive Ambulatory Payment Classifications have an effect on the reimbursement and payment system for services provided in outpatient hospital settings. It suggests that C-APCs play a role in determining the payment rates and reimbursement amounts for outpatient hospital services.

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    Which of the following anesthesia CPT codes have been deleted:

    • 00740

    • 00731

    • 00811

    • 00813

    Correct Answer
    A. 00740
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 00740.

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  • 5. 

    On average, Medicare physician payments will: 

    • Increase by 2%

    • Decrease by 5%

    • Remain relatively flat

    • Decrease by 10%

    Correct Answer
    A. Remain relatively flat
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Remain relatively flat." This means that, on average, Medicare physician payments will not experience significant increases or decreases, but rather stay at a relatively stable level. This suggests that there will be minimal changes in the payment rates for physicians under the Medicare program.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following HCPCS codes should be used to report anesthesia for combined upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced both proximal to and distal to the duodenum:

    • 00731

    • 00732

    • 00811

    • 00813

    Correct Answer
    A. 00813
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 00813. This HCPCS code should be used to report anesthesia for combined upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, where the endoscope is introduced both proximal to and distal to the duodenum.

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  • 7. 

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is adding 3 additional C-APCs  for CY2018.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is not adding 3 additional C-APCs for CY2018.

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  • 8. 

    Approximately how many hospitals currently participate in the Medicare program?

    • A. 8,000

    • B. 5,000

    • 7,000

    • 4,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 4,000
    Explanation
    Approximately 4,000 hospitals currently participate in the Medicare program.

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