1. In which category of codes would you find the following code:  2000F Blood pressure, measured?

2. Which CPT appendix summarizes the codes exempt from modifier 63 ?

3. The semicolon in the description of the CPT code means

4. Which of the following statement concerning add-on procedures is true?

5. The triangle that precedes the CPT code denotes specific information about that code. What does the triangle mean?

6. CPT includes 3 categories of codes. What is the reporting purpose of category II codes?

7. An unlisted CPT code may be reported when no other code accurately describes the procedure or service. The AMA   however, instructs coders to report another type of code in the place of the unlisted code when appropriate.  What is the other type of code?

8. Category II codes are:

9. In the CPT text, what does the > < symbol represent?

10. When using the CPT index to locate procedures, which of the following are considered primary classes for main entries?

11. Specific coding guidelines in the CPT manual are located in

12. Which punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates a range of codes is available?

13. The term that indicates this is the type of code for which the full code description can be known only if the common part of the code (the description preceding the semicolon) of a preceding entry is referenced:

14. Which of the following is most accurately about the designation―(Separate procedure) The procedure is:

15. The CPT code format which has the complete description on its own is ------------------------

16. Code 31535 should be reported with the addition of code 69990 if an operating microscope was used during the procedure.

17. When using the CPT index to locate procedures, which of the following are considered primary classes for main entries?

18. All Add-on codes are exempt from -----------

19. A service that is rarely provided, unusual, or new may require ----------------

20. The resequenced codes are denoted by ------- symbol and are summarized in appendix -----------

21. What is the correct CPT code for replacement of an aortic valve with transventricular aortic annulus enlargement?

22. What is the correct CPT code for repair of an anomalous coronary artery from pulmonary artery origin by graft without cardiopulmonary bypass?

23. What is the correct CPT® code for insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrodes(s); atrial?

24. What is the correct CPT code for removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); single lead system, atrial or ventricular?

25. What is the correct CPT code for repair of 2 transvenous electrodes for permanent pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator?

26. What is the correct CPT code for insertion of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing dual leads?

27. What is the correct CPT code for upgrade of implanted pacemaker system, conversion of single chamber system to dual chamber system (includes removal of previously placed pulse generator, testing of existing lead, insertion of new lead, insertion of new pulse generator)?

28. What is the correct code for surgery of simple intracranial aneurysm, intracranial approach, vertebrobasilar circulation?

29. What is the correct code for Burr hole(s) for ventricular puncture (including injection of gas, contrast media, dye, or radioactive material)?

30. What is the correct code for cranioplasty for skull defect, larger than 5 cm diameter?

31. What is the correct code for craniectomy for excision of brain tumor, intratentorial or posterior fossa; except meningioma, cerebellopontine angle tumor, or midline tumor at base of skull?

32. What is the correct code for craniotomy for craniosynostosis, bifrontal bone flap?

33. What is the correct CPT code for thoracoscopy; with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung nodule(s) or mass(es) (e.g, wedge, incisional), unilateral?

34. What is the correct CPT code for insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff?

35. What is the correct CPT code for lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or enbloc) with cardiopulmonary bypass?

36. What is the correct CPT code for decortications, pulmonary (separate procedure); total?

37. What is the correct CPT code for removal of lung, with resection of segment of trachea followed by broncho-tracheal anastomosis (sleeve pneumonectomy)?

38. What is the correct CPT® code for radiologic examination, spine, cervical; minimum of 4 views?

39. What is the correct CPT code for magnetic resonance (e.g., proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material?

40. What is the correct CPT code for myelography, lumbosacral, radiological supervision and interpretation?

41. When CPT references to use a unspecified code for a procedure, can we  use a specified code from other code set if available,

42. When codes are ranked in typical times and the actual time is between the two typical times, the code -------------------------- should be used.

43. Which of the following is not a AMA published reference material

44. ------------------------ codes reduces the need for record abstraction, chart review and administrative burden for entities who measure the quality of patient care.

45. Modifier 1P is used only with

46. How are the below measures coded:
Blood pressure, level of activity, weight recorded, clinical signs of volume overload

47. What code should you refer for quantitative sensory testing, testing and interpretation per extremity; using cooling stimuli to assess small nerve fibre sensation and hyperalgesia?

48. What code should you report for transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal; with retention of device or stent?

49. The CPT Manual states that you can’t report code ------------- in conjunction with Category III code 0184T.

50. What CPT code should you report in conjunction with Category III code +0095T?

51. What code should you report for bilateral tear film imaging with interpretation and report?

52. -------------------- is utilized to allow placement of related concepts in appropriate locations within the families of codes regardless of the availability of numbers for sequential numerical placement.

53. Complex repair of 10 cm wound in the back is coded as

54. Destruction of 16 skin lesions which are diagnosed as actinic keratoses

55. In the same session a 35-year-old female patient underwent percutaneous needle core biopsy of the right breast and open incisional biopsy of the left breast,

56. Excision of tumour of the chest wall involving the ribs with removal of the mediastinal lymph nodes is coded as,

57. Review the separate procedure document in surgery guidelines and answer the below question,
When a separate procedure is performed distinct to other procedures provided at the time,

58. What is the correct CPT® code for a complete pericardiectomy with cardiopulmonary bypass?

59. What is the correct CPT code for insertion of a replacement permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrodes, atrial?

60. What is the correct CPT code for insertion of a pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator only with existing dual leads?

61. The category II codes are

62. ------ are procedures or services that are commonly carried out as an integral component of a total service or procedure and should not be reported in addition to the total procedure or service of which it is considered an integral component.

63. The following is not a main section of the CPT:

64. Specific information about coding for each CPT section is located in the:

65. Which punctuation mark between codes in the index of the CPT manual indicates a range of codes is available?

66. The term that indicates this is the type of code for which the full code description can be known only if a previous code is referenced:

67. The symbol that indicates an add on code is :

68. All add on codes are exempt from the ------------ concept

69. The interval between the release of the CPT update and the effective date is called the  ----------

70. --------------- is utilized to allow placement of related concepts in appropriate locations within the families of codes regardless of the availability of numbers for sequential numerical placement.

71. What is the message behind the symbol indicating the duplicate PLA test in the CPT?

72. What is the full description of CPT code 29847?

73. Which, among the following code sets, is the HIPAA standard for outpatient procedure coding?

74. A national uniform coding structure developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for reporting physician/supplier services for government programs is known as:

75. A service that is rarely provided, unusual, variable, or new may require a -------------------------

76. Inclusion of a descriptor and its associated five-digit number in the CPT ------------------------- code set is based on whether the procedure or service is consisitent with contemporary medical practice and is performed by many practitioners in clinical practice in multiple locations.

77. Results are ---------------------- component of a service.

78. ---------------------------- are the work product of the interpretation of test results.

79. The symbol∅is used to identify codes that are exempt from the use of modifier 51 but have not been designated as CPT --------------- procedure or services.

80. Procedures listed in -------------------- are typically performed with another procedure but may be a stand alone procedure and not always performed with other specified procedures.