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Medical Billing and Coding Test 1 Exam Questions + Verified Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
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ICD-10-CM is mandated code set for diagnosis under the HIPPA: - correct answer ✅transaction and code sets A code in ICD-10-CM has up to how many characters?
correct answer ✅Seven An ICD-10-CM category code has how many characters? - correct answer ✅Three A subcategory code in ICD-10-CM has how many characters? - correct answer ✅Four An example of subcategory code: - correct answer ✅S81. The correct code set to be used is according to the CMS is based on what? - correct answer ✅Date of service
The first step to begin coding is to look in the - correct answer ✅Alphabetical Index TO code correctly a disease or diagnosis you must first look in the: - correct answer ✅Alphabetical Index and then confirm in the Tabular list. The Alphabetical index is organized by what? - correct answer ✅Conditon The Alphabetical Index is also known as ICD-10-CM to : - correct answer ✅Disease and Injury Which code number is based on their anatomical site and are divided by description? - correct answer ✅Subterms
What letter is not used in ICD-10-CM coding? - correct answer ✅U A valid code must have at least___characters - correct answer ✅ 3 When you see the colon punctuation it means: - correct answer ✅Incompleate term If the Tabular index has the instruction to ( code first underlying disease) it means the code selected would be listed: - correct answer ✅second The primary diagnosis coding is listed when?> - correct answer ✅FIrst IF the patient has a co-existing condition that the physicaion diagnosis and treats the coder must: - correct answer ✅Use a combo code to code both diagnosis
When an established diagnosis has been determined the coder must code : - correct answer ✅The established code The ICD-10-CM outpatient coding guidelines what can be coded: - correct answer ✅Abnormal test results IN the medical record if it mentions a type or form of a condition that is not listed the code would - correct answer ✅"other" How many chapters does ICD-10CM have? - correct answer ✅21 chapters if you are coding in an outpatient setting what is the cheif complaint - correct answer ✅" CC" Main issue for visit What is the final step in coding? - correct answer ✅Check compliance with any applicable official guide lines
IN CPT what appendix contains the Summary of Modifier 51 exempt codes? - correct answer ✅Appendix A In CPT, a + signs indicates: - correct answer ✅An Add on In CPT, a triangle next to a code indicates: - correct answer ✅The discripter has changed The CPT code that is listed first for an enounter is the procedure that: - correct answer ✅Is the most resource intensive procedure If a doctor performed a carpal tunnel relased on the right and left median nerves during the same operative session what is the correct modifirer? - correct answer ✅ 51 A chest X-ray was performed before placing a chest tube and then after the chest tube placement to verify
the position what is the modifier - correct answer ✅ 76 A patient is scheduled to have a arthroscopy of the left knee. The dr inserted the arthroscope and the patient went into respiratory distress. the arthroscope was withdrawn and procedure was terminated. what is the correct modifier? - correct answer ✅ 53 E/M is the abbreviation for: - correct answer ✅Evaluation Managment What is the correct process for selecting CPT codes? - correct answer ✅Technical and Professional Comp which level is the most complete that a dr can perform? - correct answer ✅Comprehensive
What is a single code grouping laboratory test fequently done together? - correct answer ✅Panel What regulates which tests can be complete in an in office lab setting? - correct answer ✅Cleia How many codes are required for coding immunization? - correct answer ✅Two codes what is the abbreviation for DME? - correct answer ✅Durable Medical Equipment What year did HCPCS become mandatory for coding and billing>? - correct answer ✅ 1196 HCPCS Level 2 codes has how many characters? - correct answer ✅FIve
HCPCS level 2 codes begin with - correct answer ✅A letter The CMS HCPCS workgroup maintains the - correct answer ✅Perminant National codes What does the HCPPCS use to provide info about services, supplies, and procedures? - correct answer ✅Level 2 modifiers A0300 is an example of which level of HCPCS code? - correct answer ✅Level 2 Which temp codes was developed to assist DMERCs? - correct answer ✅K codes WHen listing multiple procedures, the coder should : - correct answer ✅List by level of specifity