Medical Insurance Billing Trivia Questions

10 Questions | By Lnettles1985 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 199

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1.

How many digits are there in a basic CPT code?
- A.
  
  Four
- B.
  
  Five
- C.
  
  Seven
- D.
  
  Six
2.

How many Category Codes are found in the CPT manual?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  None of the above
3.

Which CPT manual appendix contains a complete list of all modifier -51 exempt codes?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  None of the above
4.

These contain information that you will need to know in order to correctly code in the section
- A.
  
  Guidelines
- B.
  
  Notes
- C.
  
  Appendices
- D.
  
  Glossary
5.

What symbol in the CPT manual indicates the beginning and ending of a text change?
- A.
  
  This symbol
- B.
  
  This symbol
- C.
  
  This symbol
- D.
  
  This symbol
6.

How many sections are there in a CPT manual?
- A.
  
  19
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  6
7.

Modifier -26 indicates the_____________________________?
- A.
  
  Services is significant and separately identifiable
- B.
  
  Unusual nature of the service or procedure
- C.
  
  Technical component
- D.
  
  Professional component
8.

CPT codes, descriptions and two digit modifiers are developed, owned and copyrighted by the ___________________________
- A.
  
  American Medical Association (AMA)
- B.
  
  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- C.
  
  Blue Cross and Blue Shield Organization
- D.
  
  World Health Organization (WHO)
9.

The modifier for a repeat procedure by the same physician is_________________
- A.
  
  -79
- B.
  
  -78
- C.
  
  -77
- D.
  
  -76
10.

How many ICD-9 Volumes are there?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  6