Evaluation And Management Modifiers Quiz

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Are you ready to take this "Evaluation and management modifiers quiz?" E&M codes are shown by CPT® code numbers 99201 through 99499. E&M codes are for the purpose of describing patients' visits, and these are divided into various categories such as office visits, hospital visits as well as consultations. These categories are divided even further. So, do you know much about this? Let's find out as you take this quiz! All the best!

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1.

Which modifier should be used when the assistant (for surgery) is a Nurse Practioner or Physician's Assistant?
- A.
  
  80
- B.
  
  AS
- C.
  
  81
- D.
  
  90
2.

What does Comorbid mean?
- A.
  
  Pre-existing
- B.
  
  Chronic
- C.
  
  Acute
- D.
  
  None of these
3.

There are two types of modifiers: informational and payment (reimbursement).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

E/M also stands for ________ in management.
- A.
  
  Earn and make
- B.
  
  Escape and margin
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  None
5.

There are three modifiers that we can attach to the E/M services to distinguish it from the global period-what are they? (Check all that apply)
- A.
  
  22
- B.
  
  24
- C.
  
  25
- D.
  
  57
6.

One of the most common reasons for denial is a missing or incorrect modifier.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

If the procedure/service is bilateral in nature, you need to indicate it with a 50 modifier.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

26 & TC are considered informational modifiers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

E/M codes are used to classify the amount of cognitive service provided, which basically means:
- A.
  
  Amount of effort & time.
- B.
  
  Amount of responsibility.
- C.
  
  Amount of medical skill & knowledge.
- D.
  
  All of these
10.

Appropriate usage of modifier(s) should relate to:
- A.
  
  Separate patient encounter/service.
- B.
  
  Separate anatomic sites.
- C.
  
  Separate specimens.
- D.
  
  All of the above