Coding Manuals

Question 1

CPT manual anatomical pattern

Answer 1

1. Anatomic area
2. Incision
3. Excision
4. Endoscopy
5. Repair/revision/reconstruction

Question 2

Add on codes

Answer 2

Identified by a plus sign (+) before code, always require a primary code

Question 3

Current procedural terminology

Answer 3

CPT

Question 4

American medical association (AMA)

Answer 4

Maintains CPT codes

Question 5

CPT code updates

Answer 5

Updated annually

Question 6

Types of CPT codes

Answer 6

Evaluation and management (E/M), diagnostic testing, procedures and surgeries

Question 7

Index

Answer 7

Back of the book, starting point for code selection

Question 8

Verifying codes

Answer 8

All codes must be verified in the tabular section

Question 9

Appendix A

Answer 9

Provides modifier descriptions

Question 10

Appendix B

Answer 10

Summary of annual code additions, deletions, and revisions

Question 11

Appendix F

Answer 11

Codes exempt from modifier 63 (procedures on infants smaller than 4 kg)

Question 12

Appendix L

Answer 12

Vascular families

Question 13

E/M code location

Answer 13

Front of book, not in numerical order

Question 14

Guidelines and parenthetical notes

Answer 14

Must be read, appear throughout the manual

Question 15

Common ICD-10 main terms

Answer 15

History (family and personal), encounter (visits related to administrative or supportive services), status/status post (current condition or medical state), transplant (recipient, awaiting transplant)

Question 16

Other ICD-10 main terms

Answer 16

Abnormal, examination, disease/disorder, complication, deficiency, deformity

Question 17

ICD-10 code characters

Answer 17

Codes can have 3-7 characters

Question 18

Red symbols in the tabular list

Answer 18

Indicate a 4th, 5th, or 7th character is required

Question 19

Placeholder character

Answer 19

X

Question 20

Laterality

Answer 20

ICD-10 code must match CPT code laterality

Question 21

Neoplasm table

Answer 21

Includes malignant (primary), malignant (secondary), carcinoma in situ, benign, uncertain behavior, unspecified behavior

Question 22

Verifying ICD-10 codes

Answer 22

Codes must be verified in the tabular section

Question 23

ICD-10 manual

Answer 23

Contains diagnosis codes only, represents signs, symptoms, and definitive diagnoses

Question 24

ICD-10 guidelines section

Answer 24

Located at the front of the book, includes section 1 conventions, general coding guidelines, and chapter specific guidelines

Question 25

Finding ICD-10 codes

Answer 25

1. Index 2. Start with broad main term, narrow using subterms 3. Follow "see" or "see also" instructions 4. Verify in tabular list 5. Read all notes, guidelines, and instructions

Question 26

Table of drugs and chemicals

Answer 26

Used for conditions related to drug or chemical exposure

Question 27

Categories of drugs and chemicals

Answer 27

Poisoning (accidental, intentional, assault, undetermined), adverse effect, underdosing

Question 28

External causes of injury index

Answer 28

Describes how an injury occurred

Question 29

Appendix A - long term drug use (z codes)

Answer 29

Lists z codes for long term drug use (insulin, inhaled steroids etc)

Question 30

Three main coding Manuals

Answer 30

ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS

Question 31

Modifiers

Answer 31

Provide additional clarity about a service