Chapter 1: Brief History of Coding

Question 1

What is a medical Code Set?

Answer 1

A shared list of codes that is used in instead of longer names or explanations.

Question 2

What is the Adopted Code Set of Diagnoses reported by all health care providers?

Answer 2

ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification)

Question 3

What is the Adopted Code Set of Procedures and services provided by physicians and outpatient facilities?

Answer 3

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)

Question 4

What is the Adopted Code Set of Services not covered in CPT, including health care equipment and supplies?

Answer 4

HCPCS Level II (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System).

Question 5

What is the Adopted Code Set of Resources utilized for procedures provided in hospitals and other inpatient setting?

Answer 5

ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System).

Question 6

What is the Adopted Code Set of Dental Procedures?

Answer 6

CDT (Current Dental Terminology).

Question 7

What is the Adopted Code Set of Drug products?

Answer 7

NDC (National Drug Codes).